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Delayed Unilateral Soft Palate Palsy without Vocal Cord Involvement after Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society ; : 364-367, 2013.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-90159
ABSTRACT
Microvascular decompression is a very effective and relatively safe surgical modality in the treatment of hemifacial spasm. But rare debilitating complications have been reported such as cranial nerve dysfunctions. We have experienced a very rare case of unilateral soft palate palsy without the involvement of vocal cord following microvascular decompression. A 33-year-old female presented to our out-patient clinic with a history of left hemifacial spasm for 5 years. On postoperative 5th day, patient started to exhibit hoarsness with swallowing difficulty. Symptoms persisted despite rehabilitation. Various laboratory work up with magnetic resonance image showed no abnormal lesions. Two years after surgery patient showed complete recovery of unitaleral soft palate palsy. Various etiologies of unilateral soft palate palsy are reviewed as the treatment and prognosis differs greatly on the cause. Although rare, it is important to keep in mind that such complication could occur after microvascular decompression.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Pacientes Ambulatorios / Paladar Blando / Parálisis / Pronóstico / Pliegues Vocales / Espectroscopía de Resonancia Magnética / Espasmo Hemifacial / Nervios Craneales / Deglución / Cirugía para Descompresión Microvascular Tipo de estudio: Estudio pronóstico Límite: Femenino / Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Pacientes Ambulatorios / Paladar Blando / Parálisis / Pronóstico / Pliegues Vocales / Espectroscopía de Resonancia Magnética / Espasmo Hemifacial / Nervios Craneales / Deglución / Cirugía para Descompresión Microvascular Tipo de estudio: Estudio pronóstico Límite: Femenino / Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Artículo