Neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring of the glossopharyngeal nerve: technical case report.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
OBJECTIVE: Neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring of the glossopharyngeal nerve has been performed only with needle electrodes inserted into the pharyngeal muscles or soft palate. We describe a noninvasive method of monitoring this cranial nerve. METHODS: A 30-year-old man who presented with headache, as well as speech and swallowing difficulty, underwent surgical resection of a right vagus nerve schwannoma. Neurophysiological intraoperative monitoring of multiple lower cranial nerves, including the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves, was performed. RESULTS: The glossopharyngeal nerve was monitored with an adhesive surface electrode mounted on the cuff of a laryngeal mask airway, and the vagus nerve was monitored with a similar electrode mounted on the endotracheal tube. Successful monitoring allowed separation of the glossopharyngeal nerve from the tumor, and there was no postoperative swallowing deficit. CONCLUSION: Monitoring of the glossopharyngeal nerve with surface electrodes is possible and reliable, but it must be combined with vagus nerve monitoring.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Husain, AM; Wright, DR; Stolp, BW; Friedman, AH; Keifer, JC
Published Date
- October 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 63 / 4 Suppl 2
Start / End Page
- 277 - 278
PubMed ID
- 18981820
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1524-4040
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1227/01.NEU.0000316425.21752.E2
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States