Anesthetic Course and Complications That Were Encountered During Endoscopic Thyroidectomy -A Case Report-

Overview

Journal Korean J Anesthesiol

Specialty Anesthesiology

Date 2012 Nov 2

PMID 23115692

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Authors

Su-Nam Lee

Ji-Heui Lee

Eun-Ju Lee

Ji-Yeon Lee

Jong-Il Kim

You-Bin Son

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Abstract

Endoscopic thyroidectomy is gaining popularity, but it can increase the risk of certain complications. Carbon dioxide insufflation in the neck may cause adverse effects on hemodynamic and ventilatory aspects. We report the anesthetic course and complications that were encountered during endoscopic thyroidectomy. Although the surgery was successful, the patient developed signs of hypercarbia, subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax.

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