| Literature DB >> 24444986 |
Venkatesan Thiruvenkatarajan1, Roelof M A W Van Wijk2, Islam Elhalawani2, Ann-Maree Barnes3.
Abstract
Cranial nerve injury is a rare complication with the use of supraglottic airway devices. A case of lingual nerve injury following the use of a Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme in a 45 year old woman is presented. A review of the literature regarding lingual nerve injury as a complication of the supraglottic airway is also presented. CrownEntities:
Keywords: Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme; Lingual nerve injury; Supraglottic airway devices
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24444986 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2013.10.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Anesth ISSN: 0952-8180 Impact factor: 9.452