title: Voicing concern: an unusual sequalae of orthognathic surgery.
abstract: Contact granuloma of the vocal cords is a recognised but unusual complication of prolonged endotracheal intubation. The authors have however encountered a case of contact granuloma associated with short-term intubation of just four hours following orthognathic surgery. Here we briefly describe the orthodontic case and orthognathic surgery. We further explain the presenting symptoms and treatment undertaken for the contact granuloma.
authors.affiliation: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Calow Chesterfield, UK.
authors.forename: Whee
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chua
authors.forename: Alagappan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chidambaram
authors.forename: Peter T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Doyle
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sandler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006102:Granuloma, Laryngeal / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D010027:Osteotomy