Internal jugular vein cannulation: A cause for vocal cord palsy – A case study

Pitfalls in internal jugular vein cannulation

“…Neural complications such as vocal cord palsy and Horner’s syndrome have also been reported[ 13 , 14 ]. Regarding the vocal cord palsy, the right IJV cannulation was performed with the landmark technique, which was associated with transient hoarseness of voice, potentially due to deep infiltration of local anesthetic.…”

“…Regarding the vocal cord palsy, the right IJV cannulation was performed with the landmark technique, which was associated with transient hoarseness of voice, potentially due to deep infiltration of local anesthetic. Repeated puncture attempts, use of landmark technique, and hematoma formation caused Horner’s syndrome in the aforementioned case reports[ 13 , 14 ].…”