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Complications after total thyroidectomy.

L J Shemen1, E W Strong

  • 1Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|October 1, 1989
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Total thyroidectomy complication rates have significantly decreased. Permanent hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy is now rare, with only 1.6% of patients requiring supplementation.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure for various thyroid conditions.
  • Historically, permanent hypocalcemia has been a significant complication following total thyroidectomy.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review of 64 total thyroidectomies was conducted.
  • The study analyzed complication rates, focusing on permanent hypocalcemia.

Findings:

  • The rate of permanent hypocalcemia requiring calcium supplementation was 1.6% (1 patient).
  • The overall complication rate was 12.5% (8 patients, 11 complications).
  • This represents a substantial reduction from a 1972 study from the same institution reporting a 29% permanent hypocalcemia rate.

Implications:

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  • Modern surgical techniques and management have dramatically improved outcomes for total thyroidectomy.
  • Reduced complication rates enhance patient safety and quality of life after thyroid surgery.
  • Further investigation into the factors contributing to this improvement is warranted.