Heifetz M, De Myttenaere S, Goldberger Y, Greenberg E
Anesth Analg (Paris). 1978 Nov-Dec;35(6):1215-9.
A case of bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy with acute respiratory distress is presented. The multiple etiological factors involved in causing this life-threatening emergency are discussed. Bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy was successfully treated conservatively by nasotracheal intubation. Tracheostomy was not necessary.
