Near-complete tongue transection during spinal surgery with transcranial MEP monitoring: A case report
This report highlights a severe yet preventable complication of MEP monitoring. Soft bite block use, careful oral positioning, and intraoperative vigilance - especially in prolonged prone procedures - are essential preventive strategies. Early recognition and timely intervention are crucial for minimizing morbidity.
Authors
- Jaesuk Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9255-6994)
- So Young Kwon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4290-1950)
- Haneul Jeong
Institutions
- The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000046284
- Primary Topic
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00