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An unusual cause for respiratory difficulty after thyroidectomy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8461250     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Problems with breathing immediately after extubation following thyroidectomy are rare, but can usually be attributed to a surgical error such as damage to one or both recurrent laryngeal nerves. Tracheomalacia may also cause respiratory distress following extubation. We present an unusual cause of failure to resume spontaneous respiration after thyroidectomy.
Authors:
H Krishnan; R E May
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The British journal of clinical practice     Volume:  47     ISSN:  0007-0947     ISO Abbreviation:  Br J Clin Pract     Publication Date:    1993 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-05-06     Completed Date:  1993-05-06     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372546     Medline TA:  Br J Clin Pract     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  47-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Humans
Male
Myasthenia Gravis / complications*
Postoperative Complications*
Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
Thyroidectomy* / adverse effects

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