Chronic dysphagia and trigeminal anesthesia after trichloroethylene exposure

Journal Article · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Ann. Intern. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-95-6-710· OSTI ID:5628014

Lawrence, W H; Partyka, E K

A patient is described who inhaled trichloroethylene fumes while working in a closed underground pit. At the time of exposure he developed dysphagia, dysarthria and dyspnea. Assessment of his condition 11 years after the incident indicated major damage of cranial nerves, particularly the trigeminal, chronic involvement of the bulbar cranial nerves, and resultant esophageal and pharnygeal motility impairment. (JMT)

• Research Organization: Veterans Administration Medical Center; Phoenix, AZ
• OSTI ID: 5628014
• Journal Information: Ann. Intern. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Ann. Intern. Med.; (United States) Vol. 95:6; ISSN AIMEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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