The anterior cervical triangle: An unusual site for iatrogenic accessory nerve palsy - A case report
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, cilt.20, sa.2, ss.126-130, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2012
- Doi Numarası: 10.3109/10582452.2012.673546
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.126-130
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Spinal accessory nerve, branchial cleft cyst, anterior cervical triangle, posterior cervical triangle
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Injury to the spinal accessory nerve [SAN] results in a debilitating shoulder dysfunction. Iatrogenic injury is common during radical neck dissection, cervical lymph node biopsy, and other surgical procedures; thus the superficial course of the nerve in posterior cervical triangle [PCT] makes it susceptible. The anterior cervical triangle [ACT] is an unusual location for iatrogenic SAN injury. Findings: We present a case that outlines the risk of SAN injury following a surgical operation in the ACT. Conclusions: Prevention of inadvertent injury to the SAN is also critical in the ACT, as well as in the PCT section. © 2012 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.