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KMID : 0390220210320030317
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Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2021 Volume.32 No. 3 p.317 ~ p.321
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A Case of Tracheal Perforation Occurring 1 Month after Thyroidectomy
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Geum Sang-Yen
Park Jin-Woo
Kim Jeong-Kyu
Lee Dong-Won
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Abstract
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Tracheal perforation after thyroidectomy is a rare complication and it requires prompt attention due to the risk of compromised airway. We present a case of a 52-year-old female patient who underwent total thyroidectomy due to papillary thyroid carcinoma. One month after the operation, anterior neck swelling and subcutaneous emphy- sema developed. Small tracheal perforation was revealed on computed tomography scan and bronchoscopy. The patient recovered uneventfully after a conservative treatment by inserting a venous catheter into the subcutaneous emphysema and applying negative pressure for seven days. Here, we report this case with a review of the litera- ture.
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KEYWORD
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Thyroidectomy, Tracheal injury, Tracheal perforation
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