Abstract
The causes of respiratory obstruction before, during, and after thyroid surgery are outlined and their clinical features described. The dangers of postoperative respiratory obstruction are emphasised and the measures necessary to prevent it if possible, to anticipate it, and treat it are discussed in detail.
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