J Korean Neurol Assoc.
2024 Nov;42(4):344-347. 10.17340/jkna.2024.0042.
Fatal Nocturnal Stridor after Tracheostomy Decannulation in a Patient with Medullary Infarction and Vocal Cord Palsy
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- 1Department of Neurology, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
- KMID: 2560990
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2024.0042
Abstract
- Nocturnal stridor, a high-pitched breathing sound during sleep, is one of the respiratory signs indicating airway narrowing. A 70-year-old man experienced life-threatening nocturnal stridor following tracheostomy decannulation after medullary infarction and vocal cord paralysis. This rare case highlights the importance of evaluating risk of sleep apnea and vocal cord function pre-decannulation to prevent serious complications.
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