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Post-tracheostomy Bleeding: A Case Report on a Rare Variation of the Inferior Thyroid Artery

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This case report describes post-tracheostomy bleeding resulting from a rare occurrence of an aberrant course of the inferior thyroid artery (ITA), which arose directly from the common carotid artery (CCA). The patient, a 68-year-old male with severe COVID-19 complications, had undergone a tracheostomy due to prolonged intubation. Postoperatively, significant bleeding occurred from the tracheostomy site. Surgical exploration revealed the aberrant origin of the ITA. This case highlights the potential risks associated with aberrant vascular anatomy in the neck region.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69242

Authors: Hardip Gendeh, Nur Farahin Rosdi, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus

Institutions: National University of Malaysia, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402493966