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https://doi.org/10.5812/aapm.5048

Cervical Decompression and Unexpected Soft Tissue Oedema: Case Report

Author(s):
Tiscia B. StefanuttoTiscia B. Stefanutto1,*, Stephen GattStephen Gatt2
1Gosford Department of Anaesthetist and Perioperative Care, Gosford Hospital, [email protected], Australia
2Prionce of Wales and Childrens Hospital, Randwick, Australia
*Corresponding Author: Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care, Gosford Hospital, NSW 2250, [email protected], Australia. Tel: +61- 2439393702. Fax: +61-243202528. Email: [email protected]
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine:Vol. 2, issue 2; 97-100
Published online:Sep 26, 2012
Article type:Case Report
Received:Apr 05, 2012
Accepted:Aug 05, 2012
How to Cite:Stefanutto T, Gatt S. Cervical Decompression and Unexpected Soft Tissue Oedema: Case Report. Anesth Pain Med. 2012;2(2):. doi: https://doi.org/10.5812/aapm.5048

Abstract

Abstract:

Acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a life threatening complication that is well recognized after carotid endarterectomy, thyroidectomy and pharyngeal area intervention. It is not widely acknowledged that airway obstruction can occur after cervical spinal fusion surgery which was first described in 1955. There are a number of common postoperative problems which may become apparent in the short to medium term. These include: sore throat, dysphagia, hoarseness, dysphonia, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and soft tissue swelling.

Keywords
Airway Obstruction
Endarterectomy
Carotid
Spinal Fusion

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