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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A patient on the same evening following thyroidectomy presents with a swelling in the neck and difficult breathing. Next management would be:
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The correct answer is  The next step should be opening the sutures and release the tension hematoma which is causing difficulty in breathing. Ref: Harrison's Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 362; Bailey and Love's Sho Practice of Surgery, 25th Edition, Page 790, 792 and 23rd Edition, Page 727.