[Hypoglossus paresis after tonsillectomy].

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read More Add to Saved list
  • Author(s): Barfred M;Barfred M; Howitz MF; Howitz MF
  • Source:
    Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2024 Dec 16; Vol. 186 (51).
  • Publication Type:
    Case Reports; Journal Article; English Abstract
  • Language:
    Danish
  • Additional Information
    • Transliterated Title:
      Hypoglossusparese efter tonsillektomi.
    • Source:
      Publisher: Den Alm Danske Laegerforening Country of Publication: Denmark NLM ID: 0141730 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1603-6824 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00415782 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ugeskr Laeger Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Copenhagen : Den Alm Danske Laegerforening
    • Subject Terms:
      Tonsillectomy*/adverse effects; Humans ; Adult ; Female ; Hypoglossal Nerve Diseases/etiology ; Deglutition Disorders/etiology ; Postoperative Complications/etiology
    • Abstract:
      This is a case report of a rare hypoglossal nerve paresis after tonsillectomy in a healthy 29-year-old woman. While she made a full recovery, she experienced 6-8 weeks of dysphagia, dysarthria and had to be readmitted because of dehydration. As direct intraoperative trauma is unlikely due to the protected course of the nerve, we discuss possible mechanisms and suggest precautions to avoid similar neuropraxia - such as avoiding overinflation of the laryngeal mask airway, regularly relieving the tongue pressure and using careful manipulation of the tongue base if necessary.
      (Published under Open Access CC-BY-NC-BD 4.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/.)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20250103 Date Completed: 20250103 Latest Revision: 20250103
    • Publication Date:
      20250103
    • Accession Number:
      10.61409/V07240481
    • Accession Number:
      39749630