Use of neuromuscular blockade for neck dissection and association with iatrogenic nerve injury

Use of neuromuscular blockade for neck dissection and association with iatrogenic nerve injury

Abstract Background Cranial nerve injury is an uncommon but significant complication of neck dissection. We examined the association between the use of intraoperative neuromuscular blockade and iatrogenic cranial nerve injury during neck dissection. Methods This was a single-center, retrospective, e...

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Main Authors: Joshua D. Smith, Graciela Mentz, Aleda M. Leis, Yuan Yuan, Chaz L. Stucken, Steven B. Chinn, Keith A. Casper, Kelly M. Malloy, Andrew G. Shuman, Scott A. McLean, Andrew J. Rosko, Mark E. P. Prince, Kevin K. Tremper, Matthew E. Spector, Samuel A. Schechtman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Neck dissection
Lymphadenectomy
Nerve monitoring
Neuromuscular blockade
Nerve
Injury
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-023-02217-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-023-02217-7

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