Carotid Dissection and Stroke After Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy - 09/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2007.04.014
Karen S. Carvalho, MD 
, Mary Edwards-Brown, MD †, Meredith R. Golomb, MSc, MD ⁎ 
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
, Mary Edwards-Brown, MD †, Meredith R. Golomb, MSc, MD ⁎ Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana † Department of Neuroradiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Communications should be addressed to:Dr. Golomb; Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology; Indiana University School of Medicine; 575 West Dr., XE-040; Indianapolis, IN 46202.Résumé |
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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Vol 37 - N° 2
P. 127-129 - août 2007 Retour au numéro
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