Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

Diagnosing and managing appendicitis requires a structured and comprehensive approach that spans from initial assessment to postoperative care. Here is an overview of the process:
Diagnosing Appendicitis
It requires a multifaceted approach, starting with a detailed physical examination to pinpoint the location and nature of the pain and identify any associated symptoms. Laboratory tests play a crucial role. A complete Blood Count (CBC) typically reveals leukocytosis (an increased number of...

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...

The Thyroid Gland

The Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck and covers the anterior surface of the trachea. The gland has two lateral lobes connected by a thin tissue mass called the isthmus. Internally, each lobe comprises many small spherical structures known as thyroid follicles, surrounded by a network of blood vessels.
The follicles have a central cavity lined by simple cuboidal to squamous epithelial cells called follicular cells. These cells produce the glycoprotein...

Graves Disease II: Pathophysiology

Graves Disease II: Pathophysiology

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the production of thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI) that activate TSH receptors, leading to excessive synthesis and release of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and resulting in hyperthyroidism.Among all causes of hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease is the most common and can happen at any age, though it is more frequent in women. It produces a hypermetabolic state with features such as weight loss, tachycardia, tremor, and heat...

Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis

Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis

Thoracentesis(Thoracocentesis), commonly known as pleural tap, is a medical procedure where a 22 gauge needle is inserted into the pleural space, the area between the lung and chest wall. This procedure is commonly performed to diagnose or treat various respiratory disorders.
Description
Excess pleural fluid or air may accumulate in some respiratory disorders in the thoracic cavity. To treat pleural effusion, a physician conducts thoracentesis by carefully piercing the chest wall and entering...

Tracheostomy: Procedure and Tubes

Tracheostomy: Procedure and Tubes

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening into the trachea, typically at the second or third cartilaginous ring level. This opening allows the insertion of a tracheostomy tube, which can replace an endotracheal tube, provide mechanical ventilation, bypass an upper airway obstruction, or remove accumulated tracheobronchial secretions.
Tracheostomy tubes can be made of semiflexible plastic (polyurethane or silicone), rigid plastic, or metal, and they come in...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Top research priorities in healthcare-associated infection in the UK.

The Journal of hospital infection·2019

Same author

Erratum to: 2016 WSES guidelines on acute calculous cholecystitis.

World journal of emergency surgery : WJES·2016

Same author

Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Detection of Microemboli as a Predictor of Cerebral Events in Patients with Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Carotid Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery·2016

Same author

2016 WSES guidelines on acute calculous cholecystitis.

World journal of emergency surgery : WJES·2016

Same author

Cost-effectiveness of early laparoscopic cholecystectomy for mild acute gallstone pancreatitis.

The British journal of surgery·2014

Same author

Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials on safety and efficacy of biliary drainage before surgery for obstructive jaundice.

The British journal of surgery·2013

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 10, 2026

Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

Published on: October 24, 2025

Wound drains following thyroid surgery.

K Samraj¹, K S Gurusamy

¹John Radcliffe Hospital, General Surgery, Oxford, UK, OX3 9DU. kumarsamraj@hotmail.com

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

|October 19, 2007

Summary

Thyroid surgery drains do not clearly improve patient outcomes and may prolong hospital stays. Evidence is limited, suggesting drains are not essential for all thyroid operations.

Area of Science:

Surgery
Endocrinology
Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

Thyroid surgery wound drains are common due to hemorrhage concerns.
The effectiveness of drains in thyroid surgery is unclear.
Evidence supporting drain use in thyroid surgery is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of wound drains on thyroid surgery outcomes.
To evaluate effects on wound complications, respiratory issues, and mortality.
To systematically review existing evidence on drain use in thyroid operations.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Searched Cochrane, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL databases.
Included thyroid surgery RCTs with at least 80% follow-up.

More Related Videos

Mixed Reality Assisted Radical Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

Mixed Reality Assisted Radical Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

Published on: January 31, 2025

"Sun's Seven-Step Technique" for Endoscopic En-Bloc Resection of Thyroid Cancer via the Chest-Breast Approach

"Sun's Seven-Step Technique" for Endoscopic En-Bloc Resection of Thyroid Cancer via the Chest-Breast Approach

Published on: November 28, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 10, 2026

Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

Identification and Protection of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve during Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy

Published on: October 24, 2025

Mixed Reality Assisted Radical Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

Mixed Reality Assisted Radical Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

Published on: January 31, 2025

"Sun's Seven-Step Technique" for Endoscopic En-Bloc Resection of Thyroid Cancer via the Chest-Breast Approach

"Sun's Seven-Step Technique" for Endoscopic En-Bloc Resection of Thyroid Cancer via the Chest-Breast Approach

Published on: November 28, 2025

Main Results:

13 RCTs (1646 participants) analyzed.
No significant difference in re-operation, respiratory distress, or infections.
Drains reduced collections needing aspiration but not in high-quality studies; prolonged hospital stay.

Conclusions:

No clear evidence supports routine drain use in thyroid surgery.
Drains may increase hospital stay duration.
Current evidence pertains to specific patient groups and procedures.