Atypical location of the hypoglossal nerve and its implications: a case report.

Published in: Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA (2016)

The variant course of the nerve may pose higher risk for injury in neck surgery. Surgeons should be aware of the possibility of aberrant anatomy in this region and exercise extra caution to avoid nerve injury.

Keyphrases

peripheral nerve
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
physical activity
high intensity
acute coronary syndrome
surgical site infection
percutaneous coronary intervention
thoracic surgery