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Retropharyngeal haematoma following thrombolytic therapy with Tenecteplase for acute myocardial infarction: a case report
Authors:
J. B. Bandara Kallora ,
District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya, LK
About J. B.
Acting consultant ENT surgeon
G. P. Rajapaksha,
District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya, LK
About G. P.
Medical officer in ENT
P. Suthersan
District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya, LK
About P.
Medical officer in ENT
Abstract
Retropharyngeal haematomas (RPHs) are rare but can give rise to life threatening acute airway obstruction andrequire prompt diagnosis and management. Its clinical presentation is not always straight forward. Majority of RPHs are managed conservatively while few need surgical evacuation. We present a case of a 41-year-old male who needed surgical evacuation of RPH following single dose of Tenecteplase (rt-PA) for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. We present this case because of its rarity with thrombolytic therapy.
How to Cite:
Kallora, J.B.B., Rajapaksha, G.P. and Suthersan, P., 2022. Retropharyngeal haematoma following thrombolytic therapy with Tenecteplase for acute myocardial infarction: a case report. Ceylon Journal of Otolaryngology, 11(1), pp.46–50. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjo.v11i1.5320
Published on
26 Feb 2022.
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