title: Massive macroglossia after posterior fossa surgery in the prone position.
abstract: We describe an unusual case of severe postoperative macroglossia after posterior fossa surgery in the prone position, and review potential causative factors and prophylactic measures that may alleviate this serious complication.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 77030, USA.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Pivalizza
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Katz
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: McGraw-Wall
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000601:surgery; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D016684:Prone Position