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KMID : 0356920080540060669
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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2008 Volume.54 No. 6 p.669 ~ p.672
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Acute Airway Obstruction by a Retropharyngeal Hematoma when Performing Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in a Patient with HELLP Syndrome - A case report -
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Kim Yoon-Seok
Lee Jae-Ho
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Abstract
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Retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare, but a life-threatening complication when an internal jugular vein cannulation is performed in a patient with thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy. This report presents the case of a patient with acute airway obstruction that was caused by retropharyngeal hematoma. We discuss the diagnosis, airway management and treatment of this condition.
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KEYWORD
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HELLP syndrome, internal jugular vein cannulation, retropharyngeal hematoma
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