Conclusion
Prolonged intubation used in severe COVID-19 patients is associated with
significant laryngeal disorders including laryngeal edema, posterior
glottic stenosis, granuloma, laryngeal necrosis or vocal fold
insufficiency. Patients with a history of >2-week
intubation have a higher risk of posterior glottic stenosis, which may
be managed medically or surgically. Future studies are needed to
determine whether COVID-19 infection is associated with a higher risk of
laryngeal injuries than other intubation causes.
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