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.
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Medical College, Seoul 150-010, Korea.
Sung Jin
SJ
Hong
Jin Young
JY
Lee
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