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Morbidity of thyroid surgery

R Bergamaschi1, G Becouarn, J Ronceray

  • 1Department of Visceral Surgery, Angers University Hospital, France.

American Journal of Surgery
|July 31, 1998
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Thyroid surgery morbidity remains a concern. This study found high surgical volume and identifying nerves did not reduce complications, while extensive thyroidectomies increased risks.

Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Endocrinology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Morbidity after thyroid surgery is a significant clinical concern.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the contribution of various risk factors to morbidity rates in thyroid surgery.
  • To evaluate the impact of surgical volume and specific procedural elements on surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 1,163 patients undergoing 1,192 thyroidectomies over 50 months.
  • Follow-up ranged from 8 to 58 months, analyzing complications such as hematomas, chyle leaks, abscesses, hypoparathyroidism, and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy.

Main Results:

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  • Overall mortality was low (0.08%). Wound morbidities included hematomas (1.6%), chyle leaks (0.2%), and abscesses (0.5%).
  • Temporary and permanent hypoparathyroidism rates were 20% and 4%, respectively. Temporary and permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy rates were 2.9% and 0.5%.
  • Completion or total thyroidectomy with node dissection was associated with increased rates of hypoparathyroidism and temporary recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. Surgical volume did not impact complication rates.

    • Conclusions:

    • High surgical volume and meticulous identification of parathyroids and recurrent laryngeal nerves did not significantly reduce overall morbidity.
    • More extensive procedures, specifically completion/total thyroidectomy with node dissection, are linked to higher rates of specific complications.