An unusual pattern of intubation injury?
Post-intubation laryngeal dysfunction is well documented. Both common and rare patterns of injury have been described in the literature. An unusual pattern of intubation injury is described in this case report. The different patterns of post-intubation laryngeal injury are discussed as well as the possible aetiology in the case described.
Jesudason
W V
WV
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK. vimdoc@aol.com
Rothera
M P
MP
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000293:injuries*