What to pay attention to after thyroid hyoid cyst surgery

After thyroglossal cyst surgery, it is important to keep the incision clean and dry, change the medication and replace the drainage strips in a timely manner. If the wound is not deep, drainage strips can also be placed without them. General observation of the child’s breathing and vital signs. Since the thyroglossal cyst is anterior to the trachea, bleeding may compress the trachea and cause difficulty in breathing. At this time, a pneumonectomy bag must be placed next to the bed to ensure that a safe period is spent. In the 24 hours after surgery is a dangerous situation, this time to pay close attention to the changes of incisional drainage, pay attention to the changes of vital signs, when passed this time, the general situation is not significant. After 2-3 more drug changes after surgery, the stitches can be removed in a week or so, and after the stitches are removed, you can go home. You can come for regular follow-up ultrasound after three months after the operation, and basically the treatment process will be over.