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Paradoxical vocal cord motion causing stridor after thyroidectomy.

J Harbison1, J Dodd, W T McNicholas

  • 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.

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|May 19, 2000
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Two women experienced stridor after thyroid surgery due to paradoxical vocal cord motion. This condition, often linked to psychological factors, may stem from subtle laryngeal nerve interference during surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Paradoxical vocal cord motion (PVCM) is a laryngeal dysfunction.
  • PVCM is typically associated with psychological triggers.

Observation:

  • Two women presented with immediate stridor post-thyroidectomy.
  • Laryngoscopy revealed normal vocal cord function during phonation.
  • Paradoxical vocal cord movement occurred during tidal breathing.

Findings:

  • The observed stridor was attributed to paradoxical vocal cord motion.
  • Subtle laryngeal innervation interference during surgery is a potential cause.
  • Speech therapy led to improvement in both patients over time.

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Implications:

  • This suggests a potential iatrogenic cause for PVCM after thyroidectomy.
  • It highlights the importance of considering surgical factors in PVCM etiology.
  • Early intervention with speech therapy can be beneficial for recovery.