Reflex‐Mediated Bradycardia and Asystole During Skull Base and Parapharyngeal Surgery: A Three‐Case Series Highlighting Anatomical Predictability
Songyuan Chi, Yiru Wang, Xia Shen · 2026
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Description
Songyuan Chi, Yiru Wang, and Xia Shen report three cases where heart rate crashed during skull base surgery in a 2026 paper. Such sudden slowing, even to a full stop, is often treated as a surprise. The cases suggest the risk follows anatomy and can be planned for, since the work touched nerve rich zones.
Events struck during surgery near the jugular foramen, the carotid area, and the deep throat space, where two cranial nerves run. Severity ranged from brief slowing to long stoppage needing resuscitation. The authors compare the cases and propose a pathway: flag risky zones before surgery, halt stimulation at once, step up drug treatment, and use pacing when needed.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Songyuan Chi, Yiru Wang, Xia Shen |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 17 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |