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J Herranz-González1, J Gavilán, J Matínez-Vidal

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Juan Canalejo, La Coruña, Spain.

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|May 1, 1991
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Thyroid surgery complications like hypocalcemia and laryngeal nerve injury occur. Careful surgical technique is crucial to minimize risks and improve patient outcomes in thyroid disease treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Severe complications following thyroid gland surgery are a significant concern.
  • This influences the choice between total thyroidectomy and less radical procedures for thyroid diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the incidence of postoperative complications in thyroidectomies.
  • To identify factors associated with major complications.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 335 thyroidectomy cases.
  • Analysis of hypocalcemia rates in bilateral procedures (n=185).
  • Assessment of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury rates (n=513).

Main Results:

  • Permanent hypocalcemia occurred in 8% of patients.

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  • Unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury occurred in 2.3% of patients.
  • Fatal complications were observed in 0.8% of cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Permanent hypocalcemia and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury are the most frequent major complications.
    • Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury is linked to secondary procedures, histology, and lack of nerve identification.
    • Technical pitfalls, even with experienced surgeons, contribute to major complications in thyroid surgery.