Surgery - complications Flashcards
1
Q
A posterior triangle lymph node biopsy can damage what nerve?
A
Accessory
2
Q
A posterior approach to hip can damage what nerve?
A
Sciatic
3
Q
Legs in the Lloyd Davies position can damage what nerve?
A
Common peroneal
4
Q
Axillary node clearance can damage what nerve?
A
Long thoracic nerve
5
Q
Pelvic cancer surgery can damage what nerve?
A
Pelvic autonomic nerves
6
Q
Thyroid surgery can damage what nerve?
A
Recurrent laryngeal
7
Q
Carotid endarterectomy can damage what nerve?
A
Hypoglossal
8
Q
Upper limb fracture repairs can damage what nerves (2)?
A
Medial and ulnar
9
Q
During thoracic surgery e.g. Pneumonectomy, oesphagectomy, what structure can be damaged?
A
Thoracic duct
10
Q
What nerve is always at risk in a parotidectomy?
A
Facial nerve
