Even though myxedema coma incidence has decreased, it is still considered a rare diagnosis with a high mortality rate. Major surgeries are unrecognized risk factors, with only fourteen post-operative myxedema coma cases described in the English literature. Clinical identification is crucial since prompt diagnosis and treatment are paramount for survival. We present a case of myxedema coma after femur intramedullary rod fixation.
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