Abstract
Aim: To present a case of postoperative hoarseness which was initially attributed to endotracheal intubation but was later diagnosed as Ortner’s cardiovocal syndrome. Methodology: This is a clinical case presentation of 70-year-old man who underwent prostatectomy under general anaethesia with endotracheal intubation. Result: The patient developed hoarseness on the 3rd postoperative day and an exacerbation of his congestive cardiac failure. Hoarseness slowly resolved with successful management of congestive cardiac failure. Conclusion/ Recommendation: Ortner’s syndrome is a cause of postoperative hoarseness and anaesthesia providers should be aware of it as a potential aetiology since early recognition and correction of underlying pathology is critical to a successful recovery.