Right vocal cord paralysis after internal jugular vein cannulation

D. W. Sim; M. R. I. Robertson

doi:10.1017/S0022215100109144

Abstract

Neurological complications are rare after central venous cannulation. We report a case of right vocal cord paralysis after internal jugular vein cannulation. The mechanism of neural injury is discussed.

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