Horner's syndrome following tonsillectomy.
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.
Hobson
J C
JC
Department of ENT, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, UK. jonathanhobson@gmail.com
Malla
J V
JV
Kay
N J
NJ
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
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D002045:Bupivacaine