Prolonged hoarseness following endotracheal intubation - not so uncommon?

Comparison of haemodynamic response to tracheal intubation with two different videolaryngoscopes: A randomized clinical trial

“…Postoperative hoarseness is observed in 14.5...50% of patients who undergo ETI and is mostly transient. 19 Its causes include edema, hematoma, laceration, damage to the tracheal muscle layer and cartilage tissue, arytenoid subluxation, vocal cord granuloma, and laryngeal stenosis. Various reports have indicated that the shape of the Airtraq blade is associated with an increased risk of airway trauma.…”

Role of postoperative anaesthesia visits in hoarseness following surgery

“…Additionally, it is also recommended to consult an otorhinolaryngologist promptly since early surgical intervention and/or airway and respiratory management are warranted. [ 4 5 ] However, it is unknown whether PAVs can detect hoarseness. Hence, we hypothesised that routine PAVs are inadequate to identify postoperative hoarseness, which may be a sign of VCP and ACD.…”