title: Unilateral vocal cord paralysis following endotracheal intubation.
abstract: The present report describes a case of postoperative paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve in a patient undergoing surgery at a site far from the anatomic course of the nerve. Possible aetiological factors, symptoms, management and prophylaxis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Herning Hospital, Denmark.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Laursen
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mølgaard
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kolze
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007813:Laparotomy; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D061226:Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy