Accessory nerve injury after carotid endarterectomy. Case report.
Although cranial nerve injuries associated with carotid endarterectomy are well known, involvement of the accessory nerve is extremely rare. A case of partly reversible accessory nerve injury is described. Hitherto published cases are analyzed and possible pathogenetic mechanisms discussed.
Department of Surgery, General Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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D061227:Accessory Nerve Injuries; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery*; D004691:Endarterectomy; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged