Abstract
Suspension laryngoscopy is one of the most common procedures performed for visualizing and diagnosing diseases of the larynx. A relatively uncommon yet potentially life-threatening complication is that of severe bradycardia or asystole during manipulation of the larynx. This case report highlights the occurrence of this complication during a routine removal of a true vocal fold lesion at a tertiary medical center and discusses the potential pathophysiological mechanisms and proposed management options for this phenomenon.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 949-950 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Laryngoscope |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Intubation
- carotid sinus
- laryngoscope
- suspension laryngoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology