Airway management in a case of expanding neck hematoma after carotid endarterectomy
Novelty in Biomedicine,
Vol. 6 No. 4 (2018),
31 Aban 2018
,
Page 199-201
https://doi.org/10.22037/nbm.v6i4.22224
Abstract
Background: Respiratory obstruction is a fatal complication following carotid endarterectomy, which caused direct compression of trachea secondary to venous and lymphatic congestion.Cases Report: In this study, we report a complicated case of carotid endarterectomy that required emergency intubation in difficult circumstance due to progressing hematoma and soft tissue edema.
Conclusion: we report a case of hematoma and edema causing compromised airway following carotid endarterectomy (CEA), in which quick action to decompress the hematoma and prepare a secure airway lead to successful outcome.
- Difficult airway
- Neck hematoma
- Difficult intubation
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