Isolated unilateral paralysis of the hypoglossal nerve after transoral intubation for general anesthesia.
Hypoglossal nerve paralysis is a rare complication of endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia. Anesthesiologists should be aware of the possible causes and should take extreme care to prevent nerve injuries and other complications. We present a case of postoperative unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy after general anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Hong
Sung Jin
SJ
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Medical College, Seoul 150-010, Korea.
Lee
Jin Young
JY
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D061228:Hypoglossal Nerve Injuries; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D014803:Vitamin B Complex