Right vocal cord paralysis after internal jugular vein cannulation.
Neurological complications are rare after central venous cannulation. We report a case of right vocal cord paralysis after internal jugular vein cannulation. The mechanism of neural injury is discussed.
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Otolaryngology Unit, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
Robertson
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MR
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008875:Middle Aged; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*