Case Reports Authors: Reema Aggarwal , MM institute of medical sciences and research center, mullana, Ambala, IN X close gurpreet singh MM institute of medical sciences and research center, mullana ambala, IN X close

Abstract Vocal cord papillomas are rare growths of viral etiology caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Large polyps are known to obstruct glottic opening and can cause acute airway obstruction. We report a case of 4-year-old male child with progressive hoarseness of voice and stridor posted for excision of vocal cord papillomas. Paediatric age of the patient and the position of the growth obstructing the glottic opening at vocal cords provided an extremely challenging environment for induction of anaesthesia.

How to Cite: Aggarwal, R. and singh, . gurpreet ., 2021. A Rare Case of Ball Valve Effect of Vocal Cord Papillomas in a Child: An Anaesthetic Challenge. Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology, 29(2), pp.137–140. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slja.v29i2.8885

Published on 16 Nov 2021.

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