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

Abbas Al-Ramzi, Karim M. Adel and Maysoun Kassem
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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

European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, 2023, vol. 4, issue 2, 8-10

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.

Keywords: Carbamazepine; lingual nerve injury; neuralgia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2023.4.2.195

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