Nasal obstruction after cervical sympathectomy: Horner's syndrome revisited.
Horner's syndrome (cervical sympathetic paralysis) typically includes ptosis, miosis, enophthalmos and facial anhidrosis. However, the effect of sympathetic denervation upon the nasal mucosa should be included as a prominent feature, since nasal obstruction is often the most disabling sequel. The anatomical, physiological, and historical basis is discussed and surgical management suggested.
Whittet
H B
HB
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK.
Fisher
E W
EW
D000328:Adult; D015171:Ganglionectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000294:innervation; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000209:etiology*