Case report reveals postoperative vocal cord paralysis after fishbone retrieval in a patient, suggesting the need for thorough preoperative evaluation.
A migratory fishbone is not a rare case in otorhinolaryngology clinics in Asia. Deep neck infection is a common complication, and several cases of preoperative vocal cord paralysis have been reported. However, postoperative vocal cord paralysis after the retrieval of a fishbone penetrating the recurrent laryngeal nerve has not been documented. Herein, we present such a case to improve related knowledge and emphasize the importance of preoperative evaluation, the prediction of prognosis, and the risk of postoperative unrecoverable vocal paralysis.
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