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01-09-2009 | Case Report

Isolated Unilateral Paralysis of the Hypoglossal Nerve after Transoral Intubation for General Anesthesia

Authors: Sung Jin Hong, Jin Young Lee

Published in: Dysphagia | Issue 3/2009

Abstract

Hypoglossal nerve paralysis is a rare complication of endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia. Anesthesiologists should be aware of the possible causes and should take extreme care to prevent nerve injuries and other complications. We present a case of postoperative unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy after general anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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Title: Isolated Unilateral Paralysis of the Hypoglossal Nerve after Transoral Intubation for General Anesthesia
Authors: Sung Jin Hong
Jin Young Lee
Publication date: 01-09-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Dysphagia / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 0179-051X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0460
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-008-9197-5

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