title: Transient vocal fold palsy after an oropharyngeal lesion biopsy-a case report.
abstract: In this era of reduced operative time, in-office procedures are commonly being performed by otolaryngologists. Major complications are rare and emphasis is on patient safety. In this report, we present a case of vocal fold palsy during a routine oropharyngeal lesion biopsy. Clinical presentation as well as our explanation of the case will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. bao.do@mail.mcgill.ca
authors.forename: Bao Anh
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Do
authors.forename: Rickul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Varshney
authors.forename: Faisal
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zawawi
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009960:Oropharynx / Q000473:pathology*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013997:Time Factors; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D014831:Voice / Q000187:drug effects*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008012:Lidocaine