<prompt> A patient on the same evening following thyroidectomy presents with a swelling in the neck and difficult breathing. Next management would be:Open immediatlyIntubate oro-tracheallyWait and watchAdminister oxygen by mask  <response>: The next step should be opening the sutures and release the tension hematoma which is causing difficulty in breathing. Ref: Harrisons Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 362; Bailey and Loves Sho Practice of Surgery, 25th Edition, Page 790, 792 and 23rd Edition, Page 727. 