title: Life-threatening cervico-mediastinal haematoma after carotid sinus massage.
abstract: Retropharyngeal and cervico-mediastinal haematomas are rare but potentially fatal entities. The potential for airway compression necessitates rapid assessment and treatment. A cervico-mediastinal haematoma following carotid sinus massage which required cervical drainage is presented. This is a life-threatening event demanding a high index of suspicion. A review of the literature and indications for treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Universidad Autónoma de Medicina, Madrid.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Thomás
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: García-Polo
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gavilán
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002346:Carotid Sinus; D004322:Drainage; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009333:Neck; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000628:therapy; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology