A Rare Complication after Thyroidectomy: Perforation of the Oesophagus: a Case Report

Abstract

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.

Key Words:

• Thyroidectomy
• oesophageal perforation.

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M.T. Ozer

M. Tahir Ozer Gulhane Military Medical Academy Department of General Surgery Ankara, Turkey E-mail: [email protected]