title: Horner's syndrome following tonsillectomy.
abstract: Tonsillectomy is one of the commonest procedures performed in the United Kingdom. Peri-operative infiltration of local anaesthetic is a well documented adjunct to post-operative analgesia. We report the first case of temporary Horner's syndrome in a patient who received such treatment and postulate an anatomical explanation.
authors.affiliation: Department of ENT, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, UK. jonathanhobson@gmail.com
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Hobson
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Malla
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Kay
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000139:chemically induced; D007267:Injections; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D017783:Superior Cervical Ganglion / Q000187:drug effects; D014068:Tonsillectomy
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D002045:Bupivacaine