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Atypical Neuralgia of Lingual Nerve after General Anesthesia: A Case Report

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  • Abbas Al-Ramzi

    (Bnied-Al-gar Dental Centre and Mubarak-Al-Kabeer Hospital, Kuwait)

  • Karim M. Adel

    (Bnied-Al-gar Dental Centre and Mubarak-Al-Kabeer Hospital, Kuwait)

  • Maysoun Kassem

    (Bnied-Al-gar Dental Centre and Mubarak-Al-Kabeer Hospital, Kuwait)

Abstract

Objectives: Injury of lingual nerve is a rare complication of general anesthesia. The causes of lingual nerve injury following general anesthesia are multifactorial; possible mechanisms may include difficult laryngoscopy, prolonged anterior mandibular displacement, improper placement of the oropharyngeal airway, macroglossia and tongue compression. Case Report: A case of atypical neuralgia of lingual nerve that was associated with orotracheal intubation for 54 years old female. Treatment: Carbamazepine was effectively aided the recovery of the injured lingual nerve. Conclusion: Lingual nerve injury following orotracheal intubation is rare but can cause irritation to patients.

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  • Abbas Al-Ramzi & Karim M. Adel & Maysoun Kassem, 2023. "Atypical Neuralgia of Lingual Nerve after General Anesthesia: A Case Report," European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, European Open Science, vol. 4(2), pages 8-10, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejdent:v:4:y:2023:i:2:id:13195
    DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2023.4.2.195
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