Posterior spinal ligament rupture associated with laryngeal mask insertion in a patient with undisclosed unstable cervical spine.
A case of posterior spinal ligament rupture associated with a general anaesthetic for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported. The role of the general anaesthetic in this case is discussed and a review of the literature is presented.
Edge
C J
CJ
Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trust, Oxford, UK.
Hyman
N
N
Addy
V
V
Anslow
P
P
Kearns
C
C
Stacey
R
R
Waldmann
C
C
D018681:Anesthetics, General; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000150:complications*; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017846:Longitudinal Ligaments / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology
D018681:Anesthetics, General