Oculomotor nerve palsy following submucosal diathermy to the inferior turbinates.
Submucosal diathermy to the inferior turbinates is a common surgical procedure performed to improve the nasal airway. We present the case of a previously well six-year-old boy who underwent submucosal diathermy and developed the unusual complication of a left oculomotor nerve palsy. The possible aetiology is discussed.
Green
K M
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Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Bolton Hospital, UK.
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O'Keeffe
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D002648:Child; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D014420:Turbinates / Q000601:surgery*