Respiratory obstruction after thyroidectomy. A report of 2 cases

Mannell, A.

South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie 27(4): 141-143

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0038-2361
PMID: 2814715
Document Number: 332982
Respiratory obstruction is the principal danger in thyroid surgery and is almost always caused by laryngeal oedema. Two patients who suffered from this complication are presented, and the factors which increase the risk of laryngeal oedema are identified. Prophylactic measures to prevent respiratory obstruction after thyroidectomy are discussed.

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