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KMID : 1202020150080020187
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Journal of Korean Thyroid Association
2015 Volume.8 No. 2 p.187 ~ p.189
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Life-Threatening Upper Airway Obstruction Caused by Delayed Hematoma Occurring 8 Days Post-Thyroidectomy
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:Ryu Kyeung-A
:Seo Sung-Tae/:Rha Ki-Sang/:Koo Bon-Seok
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Abstract
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Due to modern methods, thyroid surgery is generally considered quite safe. However, post-thyroidectomy hema-tomas, although rare, can be life-threatening and unpredictable complications of thyroid surgery. Most post- thyroidectomy hematomas occur within 24 hours of surgery, with delayed hematomas occurring after one post-operative week being exceedingly rare. Herein, we report a case of delayed post-thyroidectomy he-matoma with respiratory distress occurring on the eighth post-operative day in a patient who was not taking anticoagulants and had no hematologic diseases. Although most bleeding occurs within 24 hours, caution should be used even in such patients who are considered low-risk.
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KEYWORD
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Thyroidectomy, Hematoma, Postoperative complication
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