Blunt injury to the thyroid gland: A case of delayed surgical emergency
Journal Title: World Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Blunt trauma to the thyroid gland is a possibly life-threatening condition known for years. However, only few cases have been reported in the English-language literature, so that no consensus has emerged as to its workup or management.
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