Bilateral vocal cord paresis as a rare complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a case report for the attention of endoscopist

Vinota Paniselvam; Ahmad Nordin

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20194951

Authors

Vinota Paniselvam Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Ahmad Nordin Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20194951

Keywords:

ERCP, Complication, Vocal cord, Paralysis

Abstract

Bilateral vocal cord paresis is an extremely rare complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with no case reported prior to this. We present a case of a 38 years old gentleman who suddenly developed aphonia and aspiration symptoms following ERCP. A rigid laryngoscopy done showed adductor paresis of bilateral vocal cords causing his symptoms, which was presumed to be a complication of the ERCP. He was treated conservatively and clinically improved with time. The present case report emphasizes that bilateral vocal cord paresis could occur as a complication of ERCP.

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Author Biography

Vinota Paniselvam, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Medical officer of Otorhinolaryngology department

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