C5 palsy following esophageal diverticulum resection
Brandon Michael Wilkinson,
Hanish Polavarapu,
Brendan Bernard Maloney
et al.
Abstract:Background:
C5 palsy (C5P) is a recognized potential postoperative complication of cervical spine surgery but has rarely been reported following an open esophageal diverticulectomy.
Methods:
A 61-year-old underwent an open esophageal diverticulectomy for symptomatic Zencker’s diverticulum.
Results:
Postoperatively, she presented with right upper extremity weakness and sensory deficits consistent with a C5P that was later confirmed by electromyography.
Conclusion:
The potential for C5P after esophagea… Show more
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