Accessory nerve injury after carotid endarterectomy. Case report

Persson, N.H.; Bergqvist, D.

European Journal of Surgery 157(3): 221-222

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 1102-4151
PMID: 1678635
Document Number: 384052
Although cranial nerve injuries associated with carotid endarterectomy are well known, involvement of the accessory nerve is extremely rare. A case of partly reversible accessory nerve injury is described. Hitherto published cases are analyzed and possible pathogenetic mechanisms discussed.

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