Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
https://bjan-sba.org/article/doi/10.1016/j.bjane.2021.08.020
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Case Report

Transient unilateral lingual nerve injury following the use of laryngeal mask airway Supreme: a case report

Lesão unilateral transitória do nervo lingual após uso de máscara laríngea via aérea Supreme: relato de caso

Kyung Nam Park, Hae Jeong Jeong

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Abstract

Lingual nerve injury rarely occurs after using the laryngeal mask airway (LMA). A 40-year-old woman with no comorbidities visited the hospital for left breast-conserving surgery. Anesthesia was performed using LMA Supreme™. She complained of decreased sensation in the right front part of the tongue postoperatively. She received prednisolone and tongue sensation returned on postoperative day 28. The lingual nerve could be damaged by the LMA, particularly the lateral edge of the tongue base and inner part of the mandible around the third molar. When using the LMA, it is necessary to check the cuff pressure to prevent lingual nerve damage.

Keywords

Keywords

General anesthesia;  Hypoesthesia;  Laryngeal masks;  Lingual nerve injuries;  Prednisolone;  Sensation disorders

Resumo

A lesão do nervo lingual raramente ocorre após o uso da máscara laríngea (ML). Uma mulher de 40 anos, sem comorbidades, procurou o hospital para cirurgia conservadora da mama esquerda. A anestesia foi realizada com LMA Supreme™. Ela queixou-se de diminuição da sensibilidade na parte anterior direita da língua no pós-operatório. Ela recebeu prednisolona e a sensação de língua retornou no 28º dia de pós-operatório. O nervo lingual pode ser danificado pela ML, particularmente a borda lateral da base da língua e a parte interna da mandíbula ao redor do terceiro molar. Ao usar a ML, é necessário verificar a pressão do manguito para evitar danos ao nervo lingual.

Palavras-chave

Anestesia geral; Hipoestesia; Máscaras laríngeas; Lesões do nervo lingual; Prednisolona; Distúrbios da sensação

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