Paradoxical Movement of Vocal Cords in Guillain - Barré Syndrome: Report a Case and Review of the Literature

Authors

  • Thanet Chaisathaphol Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Jamsak Tscheikuna Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Keywords:

Paradoxical movement, vocal cords, Guillain - Barré Syndrome, respiratory failure

Abstract

This is a report of a 50 year-old Thai male who was admitted to Siriraj Hospital because of progressive weakness of all extremities and increase shortness of breath. Endotracheal tube intubation was introduced for ventilatory support and secretion clearance. The diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome was made based on typical presentation and CSF finding. The patient responsed well to intravenous immunoglobulin with successful extubation but developed upper airway obstruction from paradoxical movement of vocal cords which resolved in 5 days later. The review of the literature was done.

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Published

01-01-2007

How to Cite

Chaisathaphol, T. ., & Tscheikuna, J. . (2007). Paradoxical Movement of Vocal Cords in Guillain - Barré Syndrome: Report a Case and Review of the Literature. Siriraj Medical Journal, 59(1), 21–23. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/246025

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 1 (2007): Jan-Feb

Section

Case Report

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