A Case of Transient Local Anesthetic Induced Bilateral Vocal Cord Palsy
We report a rare case of bilateral vocal cord palsy following total thyroidectomy with successful extubation within 12 hours. The patient is a 33-year-old lady who underwent uneventful total thyroidectomy for compressive symptoms. Thirty minutes after extubation, she developed stridor and the flex...
Main Authors: | , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
|
Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/379258 |