Abstract
Respiratory failure after thyroid surgery is a devastating but rare entity. It is usually a sequel of a primary condition. As such, it is crucial for the surgeon to be familiar with this condition and its presentation. Early recognition of risk factors (e.g. neuromuscular co-morbidities) or primary complications (e.g. haematoma, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury) is a key factor in preventing this lethal complication. Treatment relies on early re-establishment of an airway.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Thyroid Surgery |
| Subtitle of host publication | Preventing and Managing Complications |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 189-197 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780470659502 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 18 2012 |
Keywords
- Anaesthesia
- Goitre
- Haematoma
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Respiratory failure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
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