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Influence of neck dissection on cranial nerves and cervical plexus nerves

The incidence of phrenic nerve paralysis after neck dissection is higher than was previously thought. Patients having neck dissection should be evaluated in the immediate postoperative period for the presence of diaphragm paralysis and if present, further postoperative care should be ensured.

neck dissection; cranial nerves; plexus nerves

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