Airway obstruction due to arytenoid prolapse in a child

in paediatric patients, obstruction of the upper airway is still a common p roblem during general anaesthesia. This case report documents the susceptib ility of arytenoids to prolapse in paediatric patients during halothane ana esthesia. The use of video endoscopy provides an excellent tool for visuali zing this type of airway obstruction; and continuous positive airway pressu re is an effective treatment for clearing the airway.