Complications of thyroid and parathyroid surgery

John Fewins; C. Blake Simpson; Frank R. Miller

doi:10.1016/S0030-6665(02)00129-9

Complications of thyroid and parathyroid surgery

John Fewins, C. Blake Simpson, Frank R. Miller

Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

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Abstract

Today most complications of thyroid and parathyroid surgery are related to either metabolic derangements or injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerves. Other complications include superior laryngeal nerve injury, infection, airway compromise, and bleeding. Although the principal goal of thyroid and parathyroid surgery is the prevention of these complications, prompt recognition and intervention will minimize morbidity and provide the patient with the best chance of a satisfactory outcome.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	189-206
Number of pages	18
Journal	Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Volume	36
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0030-6665(02)00129-9
State	Published - Feb 2003

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