What are the common complications of thyroid cancer

Many diseases can easily cause complications if they are not treated properly or in time, and thyroid cancer is no exception. So what are the common complications of thyroid cancer? I believe many friends want to know, so today we will learn about the common complications of thyroid cancer.

1. Bleeding after thyroid cancer surgery is the most critical complication. It is mainly caused by incomplete or imperfect hemostasis or the ligature falling off. Coughing, vomiting, excessive activity or talking after surgery are also causes of bleeding. Prevention and care measures for complications of thyroid cancer bleeding:

1. During the operation, ligation is performed first and then suture to prevent incomplete hemostasis or ligature line falling off. Before suturing the skin, the "thyroid simple negative pressure drainage device" is placed at the lowest point of the wound cavity to facilitate drainage and accurate recording.

2. After the operation, let the patient with stable blood pressure take a semi-sitting position, and closely observe the changes in P, R, and BP to see if any breathing difficulties or suffocation occur.

3. Observe whether the neck enlarges rapidly and whether there is bleeding from the incision dressing.

4. Instruct patients to use the correct coughing method, deal with vomiting caused by different reasons accordingly, limit visitors, and let patients communicate using gestures or writing as much as possible to reduce the occurrence of bleeding.

2. Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve and superior laryngeal nerve is an important complication during thyroid surgery. It is mainly caused by careless operation, traction or hematoma compression of the nerve or direct contusion during surgery. Prevention and nursing measures for complications of superior laryngeal nerve injury in thyroid cancer:

1. The operation should be gentle, and efforts should be made to preserve the integrity of the gland and the posterior membrane. When ligating the upper pole blood vessels, the position should be as close to the gland as possible, and excessive pulling of the blood vessels should be avoided.

2. Correctly assess the patient's voice, ask the patient questions after he or she wakes up, keep them brief, pay close attention to changes in their voice, and try to avoid talking too much.

3. Keep the airway open, observe the frequency and rhythm of breathing, and check for any breathing difficulties, suffocation, etc. Place suture removal kits, tracheostomy kits, suction equipment, and emergency medicines by the bed in case of emergency.

4. When eating, especially drinking, observe whether choking, aspiration, etc. occur, and assist the patient to sit up and eat or eat semi-liquid solid food. The eating speed should not be too fast.