Bilateral superior and inferior thyroid artery embolization for massive thyroidectomy site bleeding: A case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Thyroidectomy is a well-described procedure involving partial or total excision of the thyroid gland. It can be associated with some worrisome and dangerous postoperative complications, including postoperative hematoma. Embolization of the thyroid arteries is of great benefit in cases of persistent or recurrent bleeding in the thyroid bed, but is very rarely described in the setting of a post-operative hematoma. We describe a rare case of a patient admitted for a massive thyroidectomy site bleeding who underwent bilateral embolization of superior and inferior thyroid arteries using micro-coils, after unsuccessful surgical attempts at hemostasis.
Source: Radiology Case Reports
Authors: Zineb Essolaymany, Zineb Yammouri, Hajar Ouazzani, Ismail Chaouche, Amal Akammar, Nizar El Bouardi, Badreddine Alami, Moulay Youssef Alaoui Lamrani, Meryem Boubbou, Mustapha Maâroufi
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $600
OpenAlex ID: W4414807820