A Clinical Study of Thyroidectomy Complications: Hoarseness, Hypocalcemia and Hematoma / 대한내분비외과학회지
Korean Journal of Endocrine Surgery
;
: 252-256, 2007.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-60563
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The use of thyroidectomy has increased as a diagnostic technique for thyroid disease. However, performance of a, thyroidectomy is accompanied with complications. Post-thyroidectomy complications include recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, hypocalcemia, hematoma, infection, and thyroid storm. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical incidence and to evaluate complications after a thyroidectomy, including recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, hypocalcemia, hematoma, and scaring, following a retrospective review of cases.METHODS:
From July 2004 to May 2006, 661 consecutive patients that had undergone a thyroidectomy were identified. Through a retrospective review, we evaluated the incidence and type of complications, including recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, hypocalcemia, hematoma, and postoperative scaring.RESULTS:
1) Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy was a very serious complication, but had a very low incidence. Eight cases out of 661 cases developed and most of the cases developed after a total thyroidectomy. 2) Hypocalcemia was the most common complication. Each incidence of hypocalcemia of methods of thyroid surgery was significant (P= 0.019) but, thyroid disease did not have significant difference (P=0.071). 3) The incidence of postoperative hematoma was 2.74% (18/655). Graves’ disease was more predominant than other diseases.CONCLUSION:
Post-thyroidectomy complications and cosmetic problems include recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, hypocalcemia, hematoma, and postoperative scar. An understanding of the incidence and review of complications after a thyroidectomy may reduce their incidence.
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Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Endocrine Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2007
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