Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy as a Complication of an Anterior Approach for Cervical Spine Surgery
Asian Spine Journal
;
: 295-298, 2015.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-152411
ABSTRACT
A recurrent laryngeal nerve injury is known as a complication referring to an anterior cervical spine surgery. However, hypoglossal nerve injury is not well known yet. Herein we report a rare case of a 39-years-old male with a hypoglossal nerve injury after C3/4 osteophyte resection with Smith-Robinson approach. In this case there appeared difficulties of articulation and tongue movement with deviation of the tongue to the left side after the surgery and we diagnosed a hypoglossal nerve injury due to retraction against the nerve during the operation. During the operative approach to the upper cervical spine we had to retract the internal carotid artery and the soft tissue to reach the vertebrae. This retract was the cause of the hypoglossal nerve injury. A gently traction and intermittent release is important to avoid a hypoglossal nerve damage.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Coluna Vertebral
/
Língua
/
Tração
/
Artéria Carótida Interna
/
Vértebras Cervicais
/
Doenças do Nervo Hipoglosso
/
Osteófito
/
Traumatismos do Nervo Laríngeo Recorrente
/
Traumatismos do Nervo Hipoglosso
/
Nervo Hipoglosso
Limite:
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Asian Spine Journal
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS