Korean J Anesthesiol.  2008 Jun;54(6):669-672. 10.4097/kjae.2008.54.6.669.

Acute Airway Obstruction by a Retropharyngeal Hematoma when Performing Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in a Patient with HELLP Syndrome: A case report

• Kim YS
• Lee JH

• KMID: 1763524
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2008.54.6.669

Abstract

Retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare, but a life-threatening complication when an internal jugular vein cannulation is performed in a patient with thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy. This report presents the case of a patient with acute airway obstruction that was caused by retropharyngeal hematoma. We discuss the diagnosis, airway management and treatment of this condition.

Keyword

HELLP syndrome; internal jugular vein cannulation; retropharyngeal hematoma

MeSH Terms

Airway Management
Airway Obstruction
Catheterization
Female
HELLP Syndrome
Hematoma
Humans
Jugular Veins
Pregnancy
Thrombocytopenia