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Use of an intra-operative nerve stimulator in identifying the hypoglossal nerve

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 December 2005

Peter Walshe ,
Munish Shandilya ,
Helena Rowley ,
Avdo Zahirovich ,
Rory McConn Walsh ,
Michael Walsh  and
Conrad Timon
Peter Walshe
Affiliation:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Munish Shandilya
Affiliation:
Mater Mesercordial Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Helena Rowley
Affiliation:
Mater Mesercordial Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Avdo Zahirovich
Affiliation:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Rory McConn Walsh
Affiliation:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Michael Walsh
Affiliation:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Conrad Timon
Affiliation:
Mater Mesercordial Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Abstract

Previously, the hypoglossal nerve has not undergone intra-operative monitoring during neck operations in which the nerve is at risk. As society becomes increasingly litigious, this may change. This study describes the technique and the microvoltages used in 10 patients for intra-operative stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve with the Magstim nerve stimulator. We confirm that the technique is possible, simple and safe, with minimal disturbance to the patient, anaesthetist and surgeon.

Keywords

Hypoglossal Nerve InjuryNeural ConductionNeckSurgical ProceduresOperative
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 3 , March 2006 , pp. 185 - 187
Copyright
© 2005 JLO (1984) Limited

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