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Post airway reconstructive hoarseness occurs after a child undergoes surgery to repair the airway. Hoarseness can also occur after a child is intubated (when a breathing tube is placed inside the throat) during surgery or for an extended period.
214-456-6862
Fax: 214-456-7115
469-497-2504
Fax: 469-497-2510
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
Request an Appointment with codes: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Certain conditions require surgery to a child’s airway.
The airway is comprised of the:
After surgery, the child may develop a hoarse voice.
The main symptom of post airway reconstructive hoarseness is a hoarse (harsh, raspy or strained) voice. Pos-operative airway stenting can also cause temporary or long-term changes in voice depending on the location of the stent and the duration that it remains in place.
Surgeries that could lead to post airway reconstructive hoarseness include: