Greater palatine nerve neuropraxia after laryngeal mask insertion: A rare occurrence

We report a rare occurrence of greater palatine nerve (GPN) palsy subsequent to the use of LMA Supreme™ in a young female scheduled for hand surgery. Although the exact mechanism of a nerve injury is still a matter of further research, we postulate pressure neuropraxia of GPN as a causative factor in the development of numbness over the hard palate after the removal of LMA in the post operative period.
Source: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research