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considered the use of histamine receptor antagonists, in
addition to high dose steroids, to address the edema in amore targeted manner given our concern for type I hyper-sensitivity
Second, the CMC product itself could have beeninvestigated more thoroughly, to identify an underlying eti-ology for the airway edema
We suggest that providersnotify their CMC supplier regarding the complication andverify that the CMC lot does not have any active recalls in
place.
Regardless of mechanism, otolaryngologists should be
aware of this rare, but life-threatening complication ofinjection laryngoplasty and counsel patients accordinglywhen obtaining consent
In patients with any concern forpost injection swelling, urgent evaluation with flexible
nasopharyngoscopy should b e performed
If there are
signs and symptoms of airway edema, the patient should
be upgraded to the ICU for airway watch, intravenous
steroids, histamine receptor antagonists if type I hyper-
sensitivity is suspected, and possible intubation
patients
with a known sensitivity to CM C, alternativ e materials
may be considered, includi ng hyaluronic acid and cal-
cium hydroxyapatite.
CONCLUSIONS
This represents the first reported case describing a local
reaction to carboxymethylcellulose following vocal foldinjection augmentation, leading to life-threatening laryngeal
edema, intubation, and eventual tracheostomy placement.While rare, based on the existing literature, it appears mostlikely that our patient had a type I hypersensitivity reactionto CM
C
Otolaryngologists should be aware of this poten-tial complication, council patients accordingly, and if a
reaction does occur, treat aggressively with intravenous ste-
roids, histamine antagonists, traditional airway supportivemeasures, and potential intubation.
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