Korean J Anesthesiol.  1987 Jun;20(3):422-424. 10.4097/kjae.1987.20.3.422.

Granulomas of the Vocal Cords Following Endotracheal Anesthesia - Case report

• Kim YT
• Lee CW

• KMID: 1933301
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.1987.20.3.422

Abstract

Intubation granuloma is a rare complication of endotracheal aneathosia, It is a condition, however, which is becoming more frequent owing to the inoreasing role of intubation in modern aurgery. Understanding of the pathogenesis of intubation granuloma is a value not only in the prophrlaxis but also in the treatment of this dieaae. The authors experienced a case of symmetrical larrngeal granulomas after endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia.

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia*
Anesthesia, General
Granuloma*
Intubation
Intubation, Intratracheal
Vocal Cords*