A Unique Complication Of Thyroidectomy For Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Central Retinal Artery Thrombosis

ConclusionAlthough it is extremely rare, it should be noted that patients may experience retinal artery occlusion following the thyroid surgery. Immediate evaluation of patients with visual impairment in the early postoperative period, and planning of emergent hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the management are critical.PMID:38391299 | DOI:10.1080/00015458.2024.2323286

Source: Acta Chirurgica Belgica - February 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Isik Cetinoglu Mehmet Taner Unlu Hatice Yasemin Sit Nurcihan Aygun Semra TiryakiDemir Mehmet Uludag Source Type: research