Hoarseness following brachial plexus block.
A case is described in which the patient developed hoarseness following a left brachial plexus block, using the supraclavicular approach. Possible paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve is discussed.
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D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000009:adverse effects; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*
D008012:Lidocaine; D002045:Bupivacaine