Bilateral Vocal Cord Palsy following Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
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Delayed bilateral vocal cord paresis after a continuous interscalene brachial plexus block and endotracheal intubation
RATIONALE Recurrent laryngeal nerve block is an uncommon complication that can occur after an interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB), which may lead to vocal cord palsy or paresis. However, if the recurrent laryngeal nerve is blocked in patients with a preexisting contralateral vocal cord palsy following neck surgery, this may lead to devastating acute respiratory failure. Thus, ISB is contra...
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عنوان ژورنال: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0310-057X,1448-0271
DOI: 10.1177/0310057x0203000409