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Vocal cord paralysis in the Shy‐Drager syndrome
Author(s) -
DRURY P. M. E.,
WILLIAMS E. G. N.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1991.tb11685.x
Subject(s) - medicine , paralysis , cord , vocal cord paralysis , anesthesia , surgery
Summary A case is presented in which unexpected and persistent postoperative respiratory problems led to the finding of bilateral abductor vocal cord paralysis and confirmed the diagnosis of the Shy‐Drager syndrome. Anaesthetists should be aware that vocal cord paralysis may be a feature of this uncommon condition, and should consider the possibility of glottic obstruction as a cause of ventilatory difficulties.