Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury With Laryngeal Mask Airway

Abstract

Ever since its introduction, LMA associated cranial nerve injuries have been reported on numerous occasions. There have been many factors attributed to this. High cuff volume/pressure and suboptimal use of LMA are the most important etiological factors associated with these complications. We present an unusual case of inferior alveolar nerve damage associated with LMA, with review of potential causative factors and prevention methods. This case highlights the importance of the correct use of LMA without which serious complications could occur even in routine cases without any risk factors