Bilateral vocal fold paresis and glottal bridge synechia in COVID-19.

Antonia Tardue-BreiterAnna GlückHelga DierGeorg Mathias Sprinzl

Published in: Clinical case reports (2023)

Although COVID-19 is known to affect peripheral as well as cranial nerves, there is a paucity of reports on vocal fold paresis in COVID-19, bilateral vocal fold paresis (BVFP) in particular. We describe a case of BVFP and glottal bridge synechia following COVID-19-pneumonia discussing pathomechanisms and treatment options.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
emergency department
intensive care unit