Horner's syndrome and vocal cord paralysis as a complication of percutaneous internal jugular vein catheterisation in adults
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- 1 May 1982
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 37 (5) , 587-588
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1982.tb01232.x
Abstract
Summary: Cases of neurological deficit following cannulation of the internal jugular vein in adults are reported. From a consideration of the techniques and topography the possibility of damage to the ansa subclavia and recurrent laryngeal nerve is highlighted.Keywords
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