Author: Andersen, Sakshi; Jørgensen, Mattis; Ingolfsdottir, Harpa Maria
Title: [Infected oropharyngeal haematoma after SARS-CoV-2 oropharyngeal swab]. Cord-id: xpk27r19 Document date: 2021_3_22
ID: xpk27r19
Snippet: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to extensive testing by oropharyngeal swab. Although it is a relatively uncomplicated procedure, complications may occur. This is a case report of an 81-year-old male with a history of atrial flutter receiving anticoagulant therapy, who developed an oropharyngeal haematoma and subsequent infection following a test for SARS-CoV-2 by oropharyngeal swab. Anticoagulant therapy is widely used and should lead to caution when performing oropharyngeal swabs.
Document: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to extensive testing by oropharyngeal swab. Although it is a relatively uncomplicated procedure, complications may occur. This is a case report of an 81-year-old male with a history of atrial flutter receiving anticoagulant therapy, who developed an oropharyngeal haematoma and subsequent infection following a test for SARS-CoV-2 by oropharyngeal swab. Anticoagulant therapy is widely used and should lead to caution when performing oropharyngeal swabs.
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