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## BACKGROUND Functional vocal cord disorders can be a differential diagnosis for postoperative upper airway obstruction requiring urgent intervention. However, this may be unfamiliar to anesthesiologists who would favor inappropriate airway intervention and increased morbidity. ## CASE SUMMARY A 61-year-old woman underwent cervical laminectomy, followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy 10 mo later. Despite adequate reversal of neuromuscular blockade, the patient experienced repetitive respiratory difficulty with inspiratory stridor after extubation. After the second operation, the patient was diagnosed with paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) by an otolaryngologist based on the clinical features and fiberoptic bronchoscopy results, and the patient was successfully treated. ## CONCLUSION PVFM should be considered a differential diagnosis if a patient presents with stridor after general anesthesia.

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Author

Jongyoon Baek; Dae-Lim Jee; Yoon Seok Choi; Sang Woo Kim; Eun Kyung Choi

Publisher

Baishideng Publishing Group Inc

Published

2023

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)