Prevertebral haematoma after thrombolysis: an unusual cause of airway obstruction.
A case report of prevertebral haematoma causing airway obstruction following thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction is presented. The management options for airway obstruction, after thrombolytic therapy, are discussed.
Semmonds
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Emergency Department, Tamworth Base Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
Doherty
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D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck; D013909:Thorax; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*