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An unusual complication following inferior turbinectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. Ravikumar ,
T. D. Griffiths ,
L. M. Flood  and
B. J. McNeela
A. Ravikumar
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, North Riding Infirmary, Middlesbrough
T. D. Griffiths
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough
L. M. Flood*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, North Riding Infirmary, Middlesbrough
B. J. McNeela
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, North Riding Infirmary, Middlesbrough
*
Address for correspondence: Mr L. M. Flood, F.R.C.S., N.R.I. Research Foundation, North Riding Infirmary, Newport Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS1 5JE. Fax: (01642) 231154
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Abstract

Neurological complications following turbinate surgery are relatively rare. We present here an unusual complication of unilateral partial oculomotor and trigeminal nerve palsy after bilateral inferior turbinectomies. The probable aetiological mechanism is discussed.

Keywords

Turbinates, surgery, complications
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 6 , June 1995 , pp. 559 - 561
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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