TY - JOUR T1 - Uvular Necrosis as an Unusual Complication of Bronchoscopy Via the Nasal Approach JF - Respiratory Care SP - 695 LP - 697 DO - 10.4187/respcare.00936 VL - 56 IS - 5 AU - Lily Kristine F Sunio AU - Tahmeed A Contractor AU - Gina Chacon Y1 - 2011/05/01 UR - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/56/5/695.abstract N2 - Bronchoscopy can cause post-procedural throat discomfort due to oropharyngeal irritation. We report a rare complication of bronchoscopy that resulted in similar symptoms. A 30-year-old man complained of severe throat discomfort a day after bronchoscopy. Examination revealed a swollen, elongated uvula. The lower half of the uvula was completely white, consistent with uvular necrosis. He was managed conservatively with topical lidocaine and antihistamines. At a follow-up examination 2 weeks later his symptoms had substantially improved and the necrosed uvula had separated, leaving a shortened uvula with an irregular border. Simple precautions taken during bronchoscopy can avoid this rare complication that causes persistent symptoms. ER -