Published October 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

Finding report of unilateral vocal cord paralysis using computed tomography

  • 1. Dept. of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Kangwon National University and Hospital, Chuncheon (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Dept. of Radiological Science, College of Health Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon (Korea, Republic of)

Description

VCP (Vocal Cord Paralysis) is rare but one of most serious complications related to endotracheal intubation. This report is a clinical experience of radiography and laryngeal EMG (Electromyography) assessment for the VCP. A 50-year-old woman with hoarseness, which was occurred after urethral diverticulum excision was examined by laryngoscopy. As a result of laryngoscopy, VCP was observed in left side of her vocal cord, and then recurrent laryngeal nerve damage was detected with additional CT (Computed tomography) scan and laryngeal EMG. After that, the vocal cord movement was recovered as normal state with regular conservative treatment for the 6 months

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radiological Science and Technology
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
5
Series
16 refs, 2 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 505-509
ISSN
2288-3509

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
50047810
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DAMAGE; IMAGES; LARYNGECTOMY; MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS; NERVES
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE; MEDICINE; NERVOUS SYSTEM; SURGERY; TOMOGRAPHY