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Delayed Tracheal Perforation Following Thyroidectomy: A Rare Complication

Year 2025, Volume: 15 Issue: 3, 142 - 143, 31.05.2025
https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1601333

Abstract

Tracheal perforation after thyroidectomy is a rare complication. A 50-year-old woman, who underwent total thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter, developed tracheal perforation on the 10th postoperative day following a severe coughing episode. The perforation was repaired surgically, and the patient was discharged. This case highlights that tracheal perforation can occur in the late postoperative period and underscores the importance of early intervention.

Ethical Statement

Informed Consent: A free and informed consent form was obtained from the patient. Referee Evaluation Process: Externally peer-reviewed. Conflict of Interest Statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. Author Contributions: All of the authors declare that they have all participated in the design, execution, and analysis of the paper, and that they have approved the final version.

Supporting Institution

Financial Disclosure: The authors declared that this study has received no financial support.

References

  • 1. Vassiliou I, Tympa A, Arkadopoulos N, Nikolakopoulos F, Petropoulou T, Smyrniotis V. Total thyroidectomy as the single surgical option for benign and malignant thyroid disease: a surgical challenge. Arch Med Sci. 2013;1:74-8.
  • 2. Rosato L, Avenia N, Bernante P, De Palma M, Gulino G, Nasi PG, et al. Complications of Thyroid Surgery: Analysis of a Multicentric Study on 14,934 Patients Operated on in Italy over 5 Years. World J Surg. March 2004;28(3):271-6.
  • 3. Jia Z, Feng Y, Wang H, Liang L. Tracheal Perforation Caused by Too Deep Suture during Thyroidectomy: a Case Report and Literature Review. J Clin Med Res. March 25, 2022;3(1):21.
  • 4. Tartaglia N, Iadarola R, Di Lascia A, Cianci P, Fersini A, Ambrosi A. What is the treatment of tracheal lesions associated with traditional thyroidectomy? Case report and systematic review. World J Emerg Surg. Dec 2018;13(1):15.

Tiroidektomi Sonrası Gecikmiş Trakeal Perforasyon: Nadir Bir Komplikasyon

Year 2025, Volume: 15 Issue: 3, 142 - 143, 31.05.2025
https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1601333

Abstract

Tiroidektomi sonrası trakea perforasyonu nadir bir komplikasyondur. 50 yaşındaki bir kadın hastada, multipl nodüler guatr nedeniyle yapılan total tiroidektomi sonrasında 10. günde şiddetli öksürük sonucu trakea perforasyonu gelişti. Cerrahi müdahale ile perforasyon onarıldı ve hasta sorunsuz bir şekilde taburcu edildi. Bu vaka, tiroidektomi sonrası trakea perforasyonunun geç dönemde ortaya çıkabileceğini ve erken müdahalenin önemini göstermektedir.

Ethical Statement

Bilgilendirilmiş Onam: Hastadan özgür ve bilgilendirilmiş onam alındı. Hakem Değerlendirme Süreci: Harici olarak akran denetiminden geçmiştir. Çıkar Çatışması Beyanı: Yazarların beyan edecekleri çıkar çatışması yoktur. Yazar Katkıları: Tüm yazarlar, makalenin tasarımına, yürütülmesine ve analizine katıldıklarını ve nihai sürümü onayladıklarını beyan eder.

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Mali Açıklama: Bu çalışmada hiçbir kuruluştan mali destek alınmamıştır.

References

  • 1. Vassiliou I, Tympa A, Arkadopoulos N, Nikolakopoulos F, Petropoulou T, Smyrniotis V. Total thyroidectomy as the single surgical option for benign and malignant thyroid disease: a surgical challenge. Arch Med Sci. 2013;1:74-8.
  • 2. Rosato L, Avenia N, Bernante P, De Palma M, Gulino G, Nasi PG, et al. Complications of Thyroid Surgery: Analysis of a Multicentric Study on 14,934 Patients Operated on in Italy over 5 Years. World J Surg. March 2004;28(3):271-6.
  • 3. Jia Z, Feng Y, Wang H, Liang L. Tracheal Perforation Caused by Too Deep Suture during Thyroidectomy: a Case Report and Literature Review. J Clin Med Res. March 25, 2022;3(1):21.
  • 4. Tartaglia N, Iadarola R, Di Lascia A, Cianci P, Fersini A, Ambrosi A. What is the treatment of tracheal lesions associated with traditional thyroidectomy? Case report and systematic review. World J Emerg Surg. Dec 2018;13(1):15.
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Primary Language English
Subjects General Surgery
Journal Section Letter to the Editor
Authors

Mehmet Zeki Öğüt 0000-0002-7698-9586

Adem Tunçer 0000-0001-5381-513X

Early Pub Date May 24, 2025
Publication Date May 31, 2025
Submission Date December 14, 2024
Acceptance Date March 19, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 15 Issue: 3

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AMA Öğüt MZ, Tunçer A. Delayed Tracheal Perforation Following Thyroidectomy: A Rare Complication. J Contemp Med. May 2025;15(3):142-143. doi:10.16899/jcm.1601333