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Evaluation of persistent torticollis following adenoidectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Marcel Kraft  and
Kurt Tschopp
Marcel Kraft
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kantonsspital Liestal, Switzerland
Kurt Tschopp
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kantonsspital Liestal, Switzerland
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Abstract

Post-operative neck complaints are not an uncommon finding following adenotonsillectomy. However, non-traumatic subluxation of the atlantoaxial joint (Grisel's syndrome) should be considered in cases of persistent neck pain and stiffness. An early diagnosis and adequate treatment of this rare condition is mandatory to prevent potentially serious complications. We describe three cases with persistent torticollis in the post-operative period, discuss the pathogenesis and evaluate the clinical management of these patients.

Keywords

TorticollisAdenoidectomySurgeryComplications
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 115 , Issue 8 , August 2001 , pp. 669 - 672
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2001

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