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Iatrogenic accessory nerve injury

J London1, N J London, S P Kay

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Leeds.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
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Accessory nerve injury, often from neck surgery, causes significant disability. Early recognition and repair are crucial for successful outcomes, preventing long-term functional loss.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Surgical Anatomy

Background:

  • Accessory nerve injury is a known complication of neck surgeries like radical neck dissection and lymph node biopsies.
  • Delayed diagnosis of accessory nerve injury significantly reduces the success rate of surgical repair.

Observation:

  • The study reviews cases highlighting the risks and clinical presentations of accessory nerve damage.
  • Failure to promptly identify iatrogenic accessory nerve deficits leads to compounded problems and delayed treatment.

Findings:

  • Accessory nerve injury results in considerable disability, impacting shoulder function.
  • Proper surgical training and defined conditions are essential for procedures in the neck region.

Implications:

  • Increased awareness of iatrogenic accessory nerve injury can improve diagnostic timeliness and treatment efficacy.

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