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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2022; 10(34): 12690-12695
Published online Dec 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i34.12690
Formation of granulation tissue on bilateral vocal cords after double-lumen endotracheal intubation: A case report
Xiao-Juan Xiong, Li Wang, Ting Li
Xiao-Juan Xiong, Li Wang, Ting Li, Department of Anesthesiology, Army Medical Center of PLA, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
Author contributions: Xiong XJ, Li T and Wang L contributed equally to this work; Xiong XJ, Li T and Wang L designed the research study; Xiong XJ, Li T and Wang L performed the research; Xiong XJ, Li T and Wang L contributed new reagents and analytic tools; Xiong XJ and Li T analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ting Li, MD, Attending Doctor, Doctor, Department of Anesthesiology, Army Medical Center of PLA, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Zhilu, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400042, China. 569304104@qq.com
Received: July 21, 2022
Peer-review started: July 21, 2022
First decision: October 12, 2022
Revised: October 22, 2022
Accepted: November 4, 2022
Article in press: November 4, 2022
Published online: December 6, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Most case reports on laryngeal granuloma formation have been reported on patients after tracheotomy and single-lumen endotracheal intubation. Few studies have investigated vocal cord granuloma formation after double-lumen endotracheal (DLT) intubation. We reported a case of a 45-year-old woman with granulation tissue formation of the bilateral vocal cords after lobectomy with DLT. We found that a 32 Fr DLT tube should be selected for thoracic surgery for female patients below 153 cm in height. This study is intended to act as a reference for those seeking to identify people at a high risk of developing airway granulomas and lower the frequency of such complications.