Fatal Nocturnal Stridor after Tracheostomy Decannulation in a Patient with Medullary Infarction and Vocal Cord Palsy
- Author:
Dong-Heon KIM
1
;
Han-Gyu LEE
;
Kihoon SHIN
;
Ki-Hwan JI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2024;42(4):344-347
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Nocturnal stridor, a high-pitched breathing sound during sleep, is one of the respiratory signs indicating airway narrowing. A 70-year-old man experienced life-threatening nocturnal stridor following tracheostomy decannulation after medullary infarction and vocal cord paralysis. This rare case highlights the importance of evaluating risk of sleep apnea and vocal cord function pre-decannulation to prevent serious complications.
