Hypoglossal nerve palsy as complication of oral intubation, bronchoscopy and use of the laryngeal mask airway.
Hypoglossal nerve injury is a recognized but rare complication of oropharyngeal manipulation during intubation, bronchoscopy and use of a laryngeal mask airway. We present 2 new cases of temporary hypoglossal nerve palsy after orotracheal intubation for general anesthesia. The relevant literature is reviewed and different hypotheses concerning the pathophysiological mechanisms of nerve damage are discussed.
Dziewas
Rainer
R
Department of Neurology, University Clinic Münster, Germany. dziewas@uni-muenster.de
Lüdemann
Peter
P
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D020437:Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male