Five cases of arytenoid dislocation after intubation under general anesthesia are reported in this article. The anatomical and anesthetic causes of this complication were studied restrospectively

and the methods of treatment were discussed. The result showed that the incidence of arytenoid dislocation was about 0. 09% （5/5 826）. Hoarseness

dysphonia and difficulty in feeding were the prevalent symptoms

and poor mobili- ty of the vocal fold was the most common sign. The treatment included closed reduction of the displaced arytenoid under local anesthesia

steroid and physical therapy. The possible causes of arytenoid dislocation were summarized as follows: （1） trauma produced by the blade tip of laryngoscope

（2） the use of stylet

（3） overstretching of aryepiglottic fold and vocal cord during laryngoscopy and intubation

and （4） cough- ing and movement of the endotracheal tube on the larynx during the endotracheal tube in place. It was sug- gested that correct technique and gentle manipulation during intubation could reduce the incidence of the complication. Timely postoperative follow-up and early reduction of arytenoid cartilage should be empha-sized in the diagnosis and treatment of the complication.