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Case Reports
. 1989 Sep;27(4):141-3.

Respiratory obstruction after thyroidectomy. A report of 2 cases

A Mannell
  • PMID: 2814715
Case Reports

Respiratory obstruction after thyroidectomy. A report of 2 cases

A Mannell. S Afr J Surg. 1989 Sep.

Abstract

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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