Abscess formation after hyaluronic acid injection laryngoplasty in an infant

We report the first documented case of a laryngeal abscess after injection laryngoplasty with hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid injection is generally considered a safe procedure with the occurrence of local self-limited side effects. The patient of interest developed acute signs of distress and shortness of breath 6 days post-injection of the laryngeal cleft. This is the first case report of an abscess post-laryngoplasty treatment in the pediatric population. This raises the importance of close monitoring of the patients during the first week after surgery.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - April 3, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Isabel Cardona, Mario Mujica, Sam J. Daniel Tags: Case report Source Type: research