Massive swelling of the face and tongue. A complication of posterior cranial fossa surgery in the sitting position.
A case of massive swelling of the tongue and face following posterior cranial fossa surgery in the sitting position is described. Prolonged tracheal intubation was required postoperatively. This serious complication appeared to relate to prolonged flexion of the neck.
D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000601:surgery*; D002531:Cerebellum / Q000098:blood supply; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior; D003399:Craniotomy; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011187:Posture; D014059:Tongue