Drug-induced Airway Hematoma

Abstract

Drug-induced airway hematoma is a very rare condition. The incidence of hemorrhage with anticoagulants is 6.8%. We hereby present the case reports of two such cases. Both patients presented with dysphagia and throat pain. One was on warfarin and the other was on aspirin. Examination revealed laryngeal and retropharyngeal hematoma respectively. Discontinuation of drugs and reversal of anticoagulation improved the symptoms. In the second case, retropharyngeal hematoma was drained. These cases highlight the importance of suspecting this entity in patients on drugs, especially anticoagulants who present with upper aerodigestive tract symptoms. Timely intervention and reversal of coagulopathy can save the patients. How to cite this article Divya GM, Dahiya V, Ramachandran K, Muhammed F. Drug-induced Airway Hematoma. Int J Head Neck Surg 2015;6(4):187-189.