What should I do if the puncture of thyroid cancer punctures a blood vessel

Thyroid cancer puncture punctures a blood vessel, which means that the needle accidentally punctures the patient's artery or vein during thyroid puncture. This situation is relatively rare, but once it happens, the patient may experience severe pain, bleeding and other symptoms.

It should be made clear that thyroid cancer puncture is a common examination method that can be used to diagnose the nature of thyroid cancer and determine the treatment plan. Before the puncture, the doctor will determine whether the puncture is suitable based on the patient's condition and clinical manifestations, and will use professional instruments and equipment to perform the operation.

When performing a thyroid puncture, the doctor will select the appropriate needle according to the patient's condition, make a small incision on the skin, and then insert the needle into the thyroid tissue for puncture. If the needle accidentally punctures the patient's artery or vein, it will cause blood to flow out and cause symptoms such as severe pain and swelling.

In this case, the doctor will usually stop the operation immediately and treat the wound. If the amount of bleeding is small, compression hemostasis can be used to control the bleeding. If the amount of bleeding is large, suture hemostasis is required. At the same time, the doctor will also give the patient appropriate analgesics to relieve the pain.

After the operation, the patient needs to rest and keep the wound clean and dry. Avoid strenuous exercise and collision with the wound to avoid infection and other complications. Thyroid function and imaging examinations should also be reviewed regularly to understand the changes and development of the disease.

When performing thyroid cancer puncture, doctors will take a series of precautions to ensure the safety and accuracy of the operation. If an unexpected situation occurs, such as puncturing a blood vessel, it is necessary to deal with it in time and take appropriate measures to protect the patient's safety and health.