Publication

Resolution of hoarseness after endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm: a case of Ortner's syndrome

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2004

Units
PubMed

Citation
Stoob K, Alkadhi H, Lachat M, Wildermuth S, Pfammatter T. Resolution of hoarseness after endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm: a case of Ortner's syndrome. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology 2004; 113:43-5.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology 2004; 113
Publication Date
Jan 1, 2004
Issn Print
0003-4894
Pages
43-5
Brief description/objective

We report the case of a 75-year-old man with a 6-month history of hoarseness due to a left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. Investigations revealed a thoracic aortic aneurysm compressing the left recurrent nerve; thus, the diagnosis of Ortner's syndrome, ie, cardiovocal syndrome, could be established. The aortic aneurysm was repaired by implantation of an endovascular stent graft under local anesthesia. The patient was discharged 5 days later, and at the 1-year follow-up visit the hoarseness had resolved completely. This case demonstrates for the first time the reversal of Ortner's syndrome after endoluminal aneurysm repair.