Journal article
Bilateral Vocal Process Avulsion: A Rare Complication of Laryngeal Trauma
Ear, nose, & throat journal, Forthcoming
30 Mar 2026
PMID: 41909962
Abstract
Vocal process avulsion is a rare and often overlooked complication of laryngeal trauma, most commonly associated with endotracheal intubation. It involves detachment of the vocal process from the body of the arytenoid cartilage, leading to dysphonia, dysphagia, voice fatigue, and/or aspiration. While strobovideolaryngoscopy and laryngeal electromyography may suggest underlying structural disruption, diagnosis can be challenging when findings are subtle or imaging is inconclusive. Definitive diagnosis and management typically involves surgical evaluation and repair to restore vocal fold tension and glottic competence. We present the first documented case of bilateral vocal process avulsion following endotracheal intubation.
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- Title
- Bilateral Vocal Process Avulsion: A Rare Complication of Laryngeal Trauma
- Creators
- Hye Rhee Chi - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineOmar Ramadan - Drexel UniversityRobert T Sataloff (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Ear, nose, & throat journal, Forthcoming
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 3
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine; Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001728158900001
- Other Identifier
- 991022172092304721