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Tracheal necrosis and surgical emphysema: a rare complication of thyroidectomy
Edward W H To1, W M Tsang, Michael D Williams
1Division of Head and Neck-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong. edwardtowh@yahoo.com
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|October 31, 2002
Abstract:
We describe the first reported case of tracheal necrosis following a thyroidectomy. This complication resulted in massive subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum, which required emergency exploration of the neck to decompress the trapped air. We also discuss the suggested etiology and management of this rare condition.