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- Title
Transient hypoglossal nerve palsy after transoral intubation for general anesthesia.
- Authors
Young Jin Choi; Jin Hee Lee; Young Duck Shin
- Abstract
Hypoglossal nerve palsy induces palsy in the ipsilateral lingual muscles, resulting in tongue deviation and articulation disorder. It is a rare condition that may stem from a variety of causes. Therefore, it is important to consider the possible causes of hypoglossal nerve palsy related to surgery or anesthesia, including intubation, the surgical positions and mask ventilation during recovery.
- Subjects
HYPOGLOSSAL nerve; INTUBATION; GENERAL anesthesia; PARALYSIS treatment; ARTICULATION disorders; DISEASES
- Publication
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 2017, Vol 33, Issue 3, p764
- ISSN
1682-024X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12669/pjms.333.11662