thyroid surgery complications Flashcards

1
Q

what is an anatomical complication following thyroid surgery?

A

recurrent laryngeal n. damage

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2
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how does bleeding post-thyroid surgery lead to stridor?

A

due to the confined space, haematomas may rapidly lead to respiratory compromise owing to laryngeal oedema

bleed → increased pressure behind suture lines → trachea compressed → stridor

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3
Q

what does damage to the parathyroid glands result in?

A

hypocalcaemia

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4
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post-op stridor in pts who have undergone neck surgery is a life-threatening emergency. how would you manage these pts?

A
  1. ABCDE approach - identify compromised airway and breathing
  2. urgent removal of sutures (to relieve stridor) and call for senior help
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