Jugular thrombosis following tonsillectomy.
An unusual case of internal jugular thrombosis following routine tonsillectomy is presented. Guidelines for the clinical management of this case, with anticoagulants, do not exist.
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Department of Otolaryngology, General Infirmary at Leeds, Leeds, UK.
D000293:Adolescent; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000379:methods*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
D000925:Anticoagulants