Frontiers in Pediatrics (Jul 2019)

Role of Unilateral Vocal Cord Palsy in Causing Recurrent Tracheobronchial Foreign Bodies

  • Laurence Pincet,
  • Karma Lambercy,
  • Kishore Sandu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2019.00282
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7

Abstract

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Background: Foreign body (FB) aspiration in children is a frequent condition managed by ENT pediatric surgeons and pediatric pulmonologists.Methods: We present the case of a 20-months-old child who presented with three recurrent episodes of FB aspiration.Results: At the time of FB removal, an initial dynamic examination of the larynx revealed a unilateral vocal cord palsy (UVCP).Conclusion: For recurrent tracheobronchial FB inhalation, we recommend a systematic dynamic airway endoscopy.

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