Distended oesophagus as a cause of bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy

Postgrad Med J. 1988 Dec;64(758):958-9. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.64.758.958.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy caused by gross oesophageal distension due to achalasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / etiology
  • Cranial Nerve Diseases / pathology
  • Esophageal Achalasia / complications
  • Esophageal Achalasia / pathology
  • Esophagus / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Nerves*
  • Recurrence
  • Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve*
  • Respiratory Sounds / etiology