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Horner's syndrome after neck surgery.
Rocío González-Aguado1, Carmelo Morales-Angulo, Sergio Obeso-Agüera
1Servicio de ORL, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Cantabria, Spain. rocigonzagua@gmail.com
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|April 17, 2012
Summary
Horner
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Horner's syndrome (oculosympathetic paresis) presents with a classic triad: drooping eyelid (ptosis), constricted pupil (miosis), and reduced sweating (anhidrosis).
- This condition results from disrupted sympathetic nerve pathways to the eye and surrounding structures.
- It is an uncommon but recognized complication following neck surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on patients who developed Horner's syndrome after neck surgery.
- To review surgical procedures associated with this rare complication.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 6 patients who developed Horner's syndrome post-neck procedure.
- Literature review of neck surgeries linked to Horner's syndrome.
Main Results:
- Six cases of Horner's syndrome were identified following neck procedures within a 5-year period.
- The study identified various neck surgeries as potential causes.
Conclusions:
- Horner's syndrome is a rare but significant complication of neck surgery.
- Awareness of surgical risks is crucial for preventing and managing this condition.
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