Comparison of completion thyroidectomy and primary surgery for differentiated thyroid carcinoma
European Journal of Surgical Oncology, cilt.29, sa.9, ss.747-749, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 29 Sayı: 9
- Basım Tarihi: 2003
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ejso.2003.08.006
- Dergi Adı: European Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.747-749
- Anahtar Kelimeler: total thyroidectomy, complication, thyroid carcinoma
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: The objective of this study is to analyze the complication rates after the completion thyroidectomy and compare them with primary total thyroidectomy. Methods: The outcomes of patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma who were operated over a period of eight years were evaluated. One hundred and forty-one patients underwent completion thyroidectomy and 92 patients had primary surgery. Results: The two groups were comparable in respect of clinical variables. Residual tumor was found in 66 of 141 patients (46.8%) in completion thyroidectomy group. The rate of the two most important complications, permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and permanent hypoparathyroidism were 3.5 and 4.2%, in completion thyroidectomy group, and 3.3 and 4.3%, in primary total thyroidectomy group. The complication rates were not significantly different between groups. Conclusion: In conclusion, completion thyroidectomy can be done safely in a specialized center with acceptable morbidity. © 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.