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Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Odynophagia is a common symptom after general anesthesia which does not require a specific treatment. Uvular necrosis is a rare complication rarely reported in anesthesiology. We present a case report of a 31 years old woman with severe symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and diagnosed by endoscopy. She underwent laparoscopic fundoplication with general anesthesia. 48 hours after the procedure, she presents severe odynophagia that persists after nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). At the physical exam we observe uvular necrosis. Treated with conservative measures by otorhinolaryngology service. Besides odynophagia after orotracheal intubation is really common, persistent symptoms or foreign body sensation should make us suspect in a uvular necrosis as a differential diagnosis.

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