Observation on the Pathogenesis of Laryngeal Granuloma Due to Endotracheal Anesthesia

Abstract

THE first case of laryngeal granuloma due to endotracheal anesthesia was described in 1932 by Clausen.¹ Since then about 50 cases have been reported in the literature, and undoubtedly many additional ones are unreported. It is the purpose of this paper to report an original observation on the causative factors of this relatively rare complication, and to describe the growth of the lesion in the hope that certain preventive measures will be followed in the future.Materials and MethodsThis study is based on 4 cases of laryngeal granuloma due to endotracheal anesthesia and, in addition, presents a clinical analysis . . .