Vocal Cord Paralysis After Two-stage Cervical Neck Discectomy And Fusion

Authors

John Yousef, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-23-2022

Abstract

We are presenting a case of 65-year-old female with a history of chronic pain presenting for a two-stage discectomy and fusion. Patient was kept intubated after the procedure. She passed a Spontaneous Breathing Trial in the intensive care unit the following morning. Shortly after extubation, the patient developed a stridor and decompensated, requiring re-intubation. Consultation with Otorhinolaryngology determined there was left true vocal cord paralysis and significant right vocal cord swelling. We will discuss how to recognize acute vocal cord paralysis along with swift intubation tactics in the Intensive Care Unit setting.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 21-25, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Yousef J, Soto R. Vocal cord paralysis after two-state posterior and anterior cervical neck discectomy and fusion. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2022 Oct 21-25; New Orleans, LA.