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Title: Iatrogenic hypoglossal nerve palsy, a rare complication post suspension laryngoscopy
Authors: Yusof, Johannas Mohd
Dahari, Khairul Azlan S. Abu
Kaur, Narindev
Azman, Mawaddah
Keywords: Direct laryngoscopy
Hypoglossal nerve palsy
Iatrogenic
Microlaryngeal surgery
Suspension laryngoscopy
Issue Date: 2022
Publisher: Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences
Series/Report no.: Case Report;623-625
Abstract: The hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) is a pure motor nerve arising as a paired nerve from its nuclei in the medulla, exiting the skull base via the hypoglossal canal, and descending the neck to innervate the muscles of the tongue. Iatrogenic hypoglossal nerve palsy is uncommon, but cases have been reported, especially after airway management in general anaesthesia and suspension laryngoscopy. We report a case of iatrogenic hypoglossal nerve palsy postsuspension laryngoscopy, which was managed conservatively with full recovery after three months.We discuss the importance of minimal consent for suspension laryngoscopy and possible methods to prevent this uncommon yet unpleasant complication.
URI: http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7284
ISSN: 1658-3612
Appears in Collections:Vol 17 No 4 (2022)

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