Research Article
Grisel Syndrome: A Rare Complication of Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Audiology, Infermi Hospital, Rimini, Italy
Received Date: April 13, 2019; Published Date: April 18, 2019
Abstract
We present our casuistry of pediatric adenotonsillectomies carried out during the period 2009-2018. We report our experience about a rare and often not quickly recognized complication the Grisel syndrome. This consists of a non-traumatic atlantoaxial subluxation with inflammation in adjacent soft tissues. We performed 1231 paediatric adenotonsillectomies and we found 4 cases of Grisel syndrome. We discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this complication.
Keywords: Grisel Syndrome; Torcicollis; Pediatric adenotonsillectomy; Complications
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