title: Grisel syndrome after velopharyngoplasty.
abstract: We describe two patients with Grisel syndrome (atlantoaxial dislocation) after velopharyngoplasty. One required open fixation, while the other was treated with closed reduction and skull traction. Both patients recovered well after long-term follow-up. Early detection and appropiate treatment improve the prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Malmö University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden. anne.isern@stolav.no
authors.forename: Anne Elisabeth
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Isern
authors.forename: Acke
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ohlin
authors.forename: Lars Göran
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Strömblad
authors.forename: Inga Redlund
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Johnell
authors.forename: Magnus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Svensson
mesh_terms: D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014681:Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery