Analysis of origin and treatment in patients with arytenoid dislocation

Abstract

Objective To analyze the origin and treatment in patients with arytenoid dislocation. Methods 33 patients with arytenoid dislocation were analyzed by retrospective. Results Among 33 patients there were 30 cases with the history of endotracheal intubation. Among the 30 cases,male was 86.67% and female was 13.33% ,66. 67% patients was older than 50 years and 33.33% patients was younger than 50 years. The average time of remain endotracheal intubation was 5.2 hours,46. 67% cases was over 5.2 hours and 53.33% was less than 5.2 hours. The general condition of 70% cases was worse and 30% cases was better. After reduction of 25 cases , 84 % cases was effect and 16%cases was failed. Conclusion The mainly origin of arytenoid dislocation is endotracheal intubation. The sex; age and general condition of patient are the dangerous factors to arytenoid dislocation after endotracheal intubation. Arytenoid reduction is an effect treatment for arytenoid dislocation. Key words: Arytenoid dislocation; Endotracheal intubation; Treatment