Carotid dissection and stroke after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

作者信息

Carvalho Karen S, Edwards-Brown Mary, Golomb Meredith R

机构信息

Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA.

出版信息

Pediatr Neurol. 2007 Aug;37(2):127-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2007.04.014.

DOI:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2007.04.014

PMID:17675028

Abstract

Carotid dissection and cerebral infarction are extremely rare complications of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. We describe a 12-year-old boy who presented with a right internal carotid dissection and right middle cerebral artery infarction, associated with tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. We discuss the risk factors that may predispose patients to these complications.

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