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April 1, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Posterior Arytenoid Cartilage Dislocation Despite Optimal Intubation During Prolonged Steep Trendelenburg Robotic Prostatectomy: A Potential Biomechanical Contributor

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SLSeong Hyeok LeeSeoul St. Mary's HospitalHKHyun Jung Koh

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Implication

Case report highlights arytenoid cartilage dislocation after robotic prostatectomy, suggesting biomechanical influences.

Key Points

  • This report analyzes the occurrence of arytenoid cartilage dislocation following robotic prostatectomy in steep Trendelenburg position.
  • Describes a case of a 63-year-old male after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.
  • Details of intubation with video laryngoscope achieving full glottic visualization without trauma.
  • Outlines postoperative evaluation leading to diagnosis and treatment of dislocation.
  • Left posterior arytenoid dislocation confirmed post-surgery via direct laryngoscopy.
  • Patient experienced persistent dysphonia, dysphagia, aspiration, and tongue deviation.
  • Substantial recovery noted after urgent closed reduction and voice therapy.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7b695652765b073a9639https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15072652
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