A rare complication after thyroidectomy: Perforation of the oesophagus: A case report
Acta Chirurgica Belgica, cilt.109, sa.4, ss.527-530, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 109 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/00015458.2009.11680477
- Dergi Adı: Acta Chirurgica Belgica
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.527-530
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Oesophageal perforation, Thyroidectomy
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Perforation of the cervical oesophagus after thyroidectomy is an exceptionally rare complication. Total thyroidectomies, particularly for recurrent cases might possess an increased risk. Although rare, it has high mortality and morbidity. A patient that developed oesophagus perforation after a total thyroidectomy in a peripheral hospital for recurrent nodular goitre was treated and followed-up in our clinic. This well-documented case is discussed in conjunction with the information presented in the literature.