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We report three cases of ipsilateral spinal accessory nerve palsy complicating carotid endarterectomy.Awareness of this cranial nerve injury,as a complication of this common surgical procedure,can lead to early diagnosis and avoids unnecessary investigations.This should be considered whenever such patients complain postoperatively of ipsilateral shoulder pain/weakness or"aching"about the ear,even if some time has elapsed since surgery. |
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