Title of article :
Sudden airway obstruction secondary to bilateral vocal cords polyps
Author/Authors :
Yiing, Wong Chung University Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Abdullah, Baharudin University Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Malaysia
Abstract :
Vocal polyps are benign laryngeal lesions which arise from the Reinke’s space. Hoarseness is the most common presentation but airway compromised might occur in the presence of big polyps. We hereby report a case of big bilateral vocal polyps in which a tracheostomy under local anesthesia was required prior to endomicrolaryngeal surgery.
Keywords :
Vocal polyps , Airway compromised , Tracheostomy.
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
