Lidocaine‐induced systemic toxicity complicating radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodule procedure: A case report and review of literature

oleh: Van Bang Nguyen, Van Vy Hau Nguyen, Linh Pham Nguyen Tuyen, Chi Van Le

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2021-10-01

Deskripsi

Abstract The systemic toxicity of lidocaine is an extremely rare complication of thyroid RFA procedure, and it can be life‐threatening. The quick recognization of its symptoms and intravenous use of lipid emulsion are essential to preventing mortality.