A unique complication of thyroidectomy for Hashimoto's thyroiditis: central retinal artery thrombosis.
Acta Chir Belg
; 124(5): 409-414, 2024 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a rare ophthalmological emergency and also a unique complication after thyroid surgery.METHODS:
We present the first case of CRAO following thyroid surgery in a patient with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, along with a variety of interventions to overcome this complication.RESULTS:
A 42-year-old female patient suffering from sudden vision loss following total thyroidectomy was diagnosed with CRAO. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was started within the postoperative first 6 hours.CONCLUSION:
Although it is extremely rare, it should be noted that patients may experience retinal artery occlusion following the thyroid surgery. Immediate evaluation of patients with visual impairment in the early postoperative period, and planning of emergent hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the management are critical.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tiroidectomía
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Oclusión de la Arteria Retiniana
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Enfermedad de Hashimoto
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta Chir Belg
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido