Retropharyngeal Hematoma Causing Airway Compromise After Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administration: A Case Report.

Introduction: Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), commonly used for treatment of acute ischemic stroke, is associated with life-threatening bleeding intracranially as well as surrounding the airway.

Case Report: A 78-year-old year old male who presented with stroke symptoms and after tPA administration developed a retropharyngeal hematoma requiring intubation and surgical intervention.

Conclusion: Numerous threats to the patient's airway can develop after tPA administration.