Airway management in acute hematoma formation following anterior cervical spine surgery.

Authors

Kathleen Huynh
Yanchen Shi
Karina Gritsenko
Kathryn Briendenbach
Steven Diaz
Felix Sterling
Ahmed Treki
Naum Shaparin
Sarang Koushik
Jagun Raghavan
Kay Lee

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2024

Abstract

Anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) is a frequently performed procedure that enhances life quality by reducing pain and improving functionality. A rare but serious complication after ACCS is cervical hematoma, which can lead to acute airway obstruction and subsequent rapid deterioration. Effective management of cervical hematomas requires an astute awareness of the developing signs and proficiency in the techniques involved when issues arise. Here, we present the challenges and considerations encountered in managing the airway of a patient with an enlarging hematoma in the retropharyngeal space after ACSS.

Volume

16

First Page

121402

Last Page

121402

ISSN

2035-8164

Published In/Presented At

Huynh, K., Shi, Y., Gritsenko, K., Briendenbach, K., Diaz, S., Sterling, F., Treki, A., Shaparin, N., Koushik, S., Raghavan, J., & Lee, K. (2024). Airway management in acute hematoma formation following anterior cervical spine surgery. Orthopedic reviews, 16, 121402. https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.121402

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

39944736

Department(s)

Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article