Title of article :
Cervical Decompression and Unexpected Soft Tissue Oedema: Case Report
Author/Authors :
Stefanutto, Tiscia B. Gosford Hospital - Gosford Department of Anaesthetist and Perioperative Care, Australia , Gatt, Stephen Prionce of Wales and Children’s Hospital, Australia
Abstract :
Acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a life threatening complication that is well recognizedafter carotid endarterectomy, thyroidectomy and pharyngeal area intervention.It is not widely acknowledged that airway obstruction can occur after cervical spinalfusion surgery which was first described in 1955. There are a number of common postoperativeproblems which may become apparent in the short to medium term. Theseinclude: sore throat, dysphagia, hoarseness, dysphonia, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsyand soft tissue swelling.
Keywords :
Airway Obstruction , Endarterectomy , Carotid , Spinal Fusion
Journal title :
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Journal title :
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
