| Iatrogenic Horner's syndrome secondary to chest tube thoracostomy. | |
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PMID: 6226721 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a 22-year-old male who underwent a left thoracostomy and left lower lobectomy for a shotgun wound of the left anterior chest. During surgery, two chest tubes were placed in the left hemithorax at the level of the first and second intervertebral spaces. On the 10th postoperative day, the patient developed a left-sided miosis and ptosis. The diagnosis of a left preganglionic Horner's syndrome was confirmed by pharmacologic testing. The Horner's syndrome was unchanged 3 months after discharge. We conclude that the chest tubes damaged the preganglionic sympathetic fibers of the left orbit resulting in this patient's Horner's syndrome. |
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Authors:
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J A Fleishman; J D Bullock; J S Rosset; R W Beck |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical neuro-ophthalmology Volume: 3 ISSN: 0272-846X ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Neuroophthalmol Publication Date: 1983 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1983-12-20 Completed Date: 1983-12-20 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8109051 Medline TA: J Clin Neuroophthalmol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 205-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Autonomic Fibers, Preganglionic / injuries Horner Syndrome / etiology* Humans Iatrogenic Disease Iris / innervation Male Surgical Procedures, Operative / adverse effects* Sympathetic Nervous System / anatomy & histology, injuries* Thoracic Injuries / surgery* Wounds, Gunshot / surgery* |
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