Isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy posttonsillectomy

Abstract

Hypoglossal nerve palsy posttonsillectomy is a rare complication that can occur following orotracheal intubation for general anaesthesia for surgical procedures. We present a case of hypoglossal nerve palsy occurring in a 38-year-old female medical practitioner. Possible mechanisms of this complication are discussed.

Keywords

• Hypoglossal nerve
• intubation
• isolated
• palsy
• tonsillectomy