Open AccessPolypoid Hyperplasia of the Larynx Misdiagnosed as a Malpositioned Laryngeal Mask Airway
Author(s) -
Daniel D'hulst,
John Butterworth,
Sebron Dale,
Timothy E. Oaks,
Brian L. Matthews
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
anesthesia and analgesia/anesthesia and analgesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.404
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1526-7598
pISSN - 0003-2999
DOI - 10.1213/01.ane.0000134802.08319.cf
Subject(s) - medicine , larynx , airway obstruction , hyperplasia , edema , airway , laryngeal diseases , cord , lesion , anesthesia , pathology , surgery
Polypoid hyperplasia of the vocal cords, associated with smoking, reflux, and vocal cord abuse, results in inflammation and edema. This condition can produce partial airway obstruction during positive pressure ventilation.