J Endocr Surg.
2023 Sep;23(3):71-75. 10.16956/jes.2023.23.3.71.
Subglottic Laryngeal Perforation After Redo Thyroidectomy: A Case Report
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- 1Breast & Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2Endocrine Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Ege University Hospital, Bornova, Türkiye
- 3Department of Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery, Ege University Hospital, Bornova, Türkiye
- KMID: 2549295
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.16956/jes.2023.23.3.71
Abstract
- Inadvertent airway injury is a rare complication of thyroidectomy that can be life-threatening. Most studies report injuries occurring within the tracheal region. In this report, we present a case of subglottic laryngeal perforation following completion thyroidectomy. Based on our literature review, we believe that this is the first report of such a case. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the patient was treated successfully with surgery. This article aims to emphasise that more proximal airway injuries may occur with thyroidectomy and explore the possible factors and treatment options.
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