Iatrogenic bilateral hypoglossal palsy following spinal surgery
Shrijit Panikkar, Govind Tol, Irfan Siddique
July 2017, Volume 27, Issue 3, pp 314 - 317 Case Report Read Full Article 10.1007/s00586-017-5214-4
First Online: 11 July 2017
Introduction
Bilateral hypoglossal palsy is a rare complication during airway management in surgery.
Case presentation
Isolated bilateral hypoglossal palsy was noted post-operatively in a patient who underwent multiple spinal surgeries associated with prone anaesthesia.
Discussion
Risk factors include difficult, multiple intubations, prolonged surgical time, throat pack, and hyperextension of the neck during intubation.
Conclusion
We aim to create awareness about this complication which has a significant morbidity and negative effect on patient outcomes.
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