Transverse sinus thrombosis and venous infarction of the brain following unilateral radical neck dissection.

Abstract

Radical neck dissection is one of the commonest procedures performed in any unit dealing with head and neck surgery. Intracranial complications following this procedure are uncommon. Transverse sinus thrombosis and venous infarction of the brain following unilateral radical neck dissection have not been reported in the literature. We present a case in which this complication occurred following an uneventful radical neck dissection.

• Authors: Z Z Mahasin, M Saleem, K Gangopadhyay
• Journal: The Journal of laryngology and otology (J Laryngol Otol) Vol. 112 Issue 1 Pg. 88-91 (Jan 1998) ISSN: 0022-2151 [Print] England
• PMID: 9538457 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Cerebral Infarction (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Neck Dissection (adverse effects)
• Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed