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A Unique Case of Hoarseness of Voice following Left Sided Supraclavicular Block: A Case Report

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Supraclavicular brachial plexus block is popular for surgeries distal to the level of mid-arm. Though rare, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy can occur in 1.3% of cases. It has been reported mostly in cases of right-sided block and only one case has been reported on the left side. We present a case of 50-year-old-female patient, who developed hoarseness of voice following a left-sided classical supraclavicular block.

Source: Nepal Journal of Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.3126/njms.v5i1.36710

Authors: Gajal Lakhe, Hari Poudel, Suresh Pradhan, Santosh Dhakal

Institution: Manipal Teaching Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4246507877

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Cites: 8

Cited by: 1

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