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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