Vocal cord dysfunction: a case report.
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a respiratory condition characterized by the paradoxical closure of the vocal cords. This condition results in a myriad of symptoms that would be expected from an upper airway obstruction including anxiety, hyperventilation, wheezing, stridor, shortness of breath, dyspnea, and suprasternal and neck muscle retraction. with known VCD who underwent local anesthesia with intravenous sedation for perianal skin tag removal. Postoperatively, the patient experienced respiratory distress, prompting interventions and investigation. A review of the literature revealed limited information on VCD, and no anesthesia literature was found regarding this entity.
Cline
Erik C
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Anesthesia Department, US Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan.
Davis
Roger
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Burkard
Joseph F
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy