Unilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy after Use of the Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme
Purpose. Hypoglossal nerve palsy after use of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is an exceptionally rare complication. We present the first case of unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy after use of the LMA Supreme. Clinical Features. A healthy 67-year-old female was scheduled for a hallux valgus correct...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Anesthesiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/369563 |