後顱窩手術後併發巨舌症之病例報告

Macroglossia after Posterior Fossa Surgery in the Prone Position-- A Case Report

我們在此描述一個78歲男性，在長時間以俯臥姿勢進行後顱窩手術後產生巨舌症之病例，並討論可能的致病因子、預防方法及治療措施以減輕此併發症之發生及促進預後。

We report a case of prominent postoperative macroglossia after posterior fossa surgery in the prone position. The potential risk factors predisposing to its generation, prophylactic measures to avoid it and treatments for its alleviation are reviewed and discussed.