Vocal cord paralysis following central line insertion in a neonate: a review of the literature. (15th July 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arshad, Faisal A; Eng, Chee Yean; Daw, William; Thevasagayem, Mahilravi S; Bateman, Neil
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-07-15
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.11.2010.3543
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Acute onset stridor in a neonate following general anaesthesia is commonly attributed to laryngeal oedema secondary to anaesthetic airway trauma. The authors present a case of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury resulting in vocal cord paralysis causing stridor following central venous catheterisation under general anaesthesia in a neonate. This was managed expectantly and resolved spontaneously over a period of 6 months.