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Sarmast Shoushtari MH, Sherafatmand S, Rostami A, Mohammadi A, Shayesteh B, Farhadi F. Evaluation of Hematoma Formation after Thyroidectomy Surgery and Its Related Factors. World J Plast Surg 2024; 13:37-42. [PMID: 38742026 PMCID: PMC11088728 DOI: 10.61186/wjps.13.1.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Background In the last decade, the number of patients undergoing thyroidectomy has increased. Compared to other methods, thyroidectomy is a relatively safe method for treating various types of thyroid diseases. However, the blood flow rate in the thyroid gland is high, and hematoma after thyroidectomy is one of its complications. We aimed to evaluate hematoma after thyroidectomy and its related factors. Methods In this retrospective study, 2320 patients over 20 years of age who underwent thyroidectomy in Imam Khomeini, Arvand, and Mehr Ahvaz hospitals, Khuzestan Province, southern Iran between 2011 and 2022 were enrolled. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 22. Results 70.7% of the patients were in the age range of 20-50 years. Twenty-five (1.1%) of patients developed a hematoma after thyroidectomy. Males are more likely to hematoma after surgery (P=0.01). Hematoma was significantly higher in patients with a history of hypertension (P=0.001). Moreover, a significant association was found between male gender, and age over 50 years with the risk of hematoma (P<0.05). The incidence of hematoma had a statistically remarkable correlation with follicular thyroid cancer pathology (P=0.001). Other pathology diagnoses were not significantly related to hematoma formation after thyroidectomy. Conclusions Hematoma after thyroidectomy surgery is a rare, but dangerous and life-threatening complication. It is important to identify risk factors for hematoma formation.
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- Mohammad Hossein Sarmast Shoushtari
- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- Environmental and Petroleum Pollutants Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Wu C, Gillis A, Sidani M, Mcleod C, Fazendin J, Chen H, Ramonell K, Lindeman B. Thresholds for surgical referral in primary hyperparathyroidism: A conjoint analysis. Am J Surg 2023; 226:640-645. [PMID: 37495466 PMCID: PMC10644944 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) can be cured through surgery, but referral for treatment is often provider dependent. A conjoint analysis was performed to identify factors influencing referral for surgery. METHODS Online survey assessed endocrinologists and other physicians who reviewed 10 patient scenarios. They decided whether to refer for surgery or medical management based on clinical (age, comorbidities, etc) and biochemical factors (mild or classic disease). RESULTS Classic PHPT, age below 50, absence of comorbidities, presence of osteoporosis, and seeing a surgical provider significantly increased the likelihood of surgery referral (p < 0.001). Physician characteristics such as gender, practice duration, and setting did not have a significant influence. CONCLUSION Despite published benefits of surgery, non-surgical physicians were less likely to refer PHPT patients for surgical treatment if patients were older (age ≥ 50), had comorbid conditions, or had mild disease. More education and advocacy are needed for improved access to surgery.
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- Christopher Wu
- Department of Surgery, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- University Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Canu GL, Medas F, Cappellacci F, Rossi L, Gjeloshi B, Sessa L, Pennestrì F, Djafarrian R, Mavromati M, Kotsovolis G, Pliakos I, Di Filippo G, Lazzari G, Vaccaro C, Izzo M, Boi F, Brazzarola P, Feroci F, Demarchi MS, Papavramidis T, Materazzi G, Raffaelli M, Calò PG. Risk factors for postoperative cervical haematoma in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: a retrospective, multicenter, international analysis (REDHOT study). Front Surg 2023; 10:1278696. [PMID: 37850042 PMCID: PMC10577166 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1278696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Background Postoperative cervical haematoma represents an infrequent but potentially life-threatening complication of thyroidectomy. Since this complication is uncommon, the assessment of risk factors associated with its development is challenging. The main aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for its occurrence. Methods Patients undergoing thyroidectomy in seven high-volume thyroid surgery centers in Europe, between January 2020 and December 2022, were retrospectively analysed. Based on the onset of cervical haematoma, two groups were identified: Cervical Haematoma (CH) Group and No Cervical Haematoma (NoCH) Group. Univariate analysis was performed to compare these two groups. Moreover, employing multivariate analysis, all potential independent risk factors for the development of this complication were assessed. Results Eight thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine patients were enrolled: 8,561 were included in NoCH Group and 278 in CH Group. Surgical revision of haemostasis was performed in 70 (25.18%) patients. The overall incidence of postoperative cervical haematoma was 3.15% (0.79% for cervical haematomas requiring surgical revision of haemostasis, and 2.35% for those managed conservatively). The timing of onset of cervical haematomas requiring surgical revision of haemostasis was within six hours after the end of the operation in 52 (74.28%) patients. Readmission was necessary in 3 (1.08%) cases. At multivariate analysis, male sex (P < 0.001), older age (P < 0.001), higher BMI (P = 0.021), unilateral lateral neck dissection (P < 0.001), drain placement (P = 0.007), and shorter operative times (P < 0.001) were found to be independent risk factors for cervical haematoma. Conclusions Based on our findings, we believe that patients with the identified risk factors should be closely monitored in the postoperative period, particularly during the first six hours after the operation, and excluded from outpatient surgery.
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- Gian Luigi Canu
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- UOC di Chirurgia Endocrina e Metabolica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Centro di Ricerca in Chirurgia Delle Ghiandole Endocrine e Dell’Obesità, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Chirurgia Endocrina e Metabolica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Centro di Ricerca in Chirurgia Delle Ghiandole Endocrine e Dell’Obesità, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery and Faculty of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Service of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Therapeutic Patient Education, WHO Collaborating Center, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva University, Geneva, Switzerland
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- First Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Unit of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Euromedica Kyanous Stavros, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Unit of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Euromedica Kyanous Stavros, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- SOC Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale SS Cosma e Damiano, Pescia, Italy
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- SOC Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale SS Cosma e Damiano, Pescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- SOC Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale SS Cosma e Damiano, Pescia, Italy
- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, Santo Stefano Hospital, Prato, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery and Faculty of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- First Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Unit of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Euromedica Kyanous Stavros, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- UOC di Chirurgia Endocrina e Metabolica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Centro di Ricerca in Chirurgia Delle Ghiandole Endocrine e Dell’Obesità, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Ezzy M, Alameer E. Predictors and Preventive Strategies of Bleeding After Thyroid Surgery. Cureus 2023; 15:e47575. [PMID: 38021981 PMCID: PMC10666654 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Postoperative compressive neck hematoma occurs in approximately 0.1% to 1.7% of cases, most occurring within the first six hours after surgery. Thyroid pathology, patient predisposition, and surgical technique are major risk factors for postoperative hematoma. This narrative review describes current perspectives on predicting and preventing bleeding following thyroid surgery. Predictors of bleeding after thyroid surgery include patient-related factors such as male sex and age, surgery-related factors like total thyroidectomy and operations for thyroid malignancy, and surgeon-related factors. Hemostasis is the primary focus after preserving critical structures in thyroid surgery. The clamp-and-tie technique has been the standard method for dividing the thyroid gland's main vascular pedicles for many years. Bipolar electrocautery has been used for vessels of small size. However, advanced bipolar and ultrasound energy and hybrid devices are now available options that may reduce operative time without increasing costs or complications. In cases where small bleeders close to critical structures are present and the clamp-and-tie technique is not feasible, hemostatic agents are commonly used. Drains do not appear to provide any significant benefits in preventing the sequelae of bleeding after thyroid surgery.
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- Mohsen Ezzy
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU
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Guerin C, Van Den Heede K, Deguelte S, Najah H, Donatini G. Prevention and management of post-thyroidectomy cervical haematoma. Recommendations of the AFCE (Association francophone de chirurgie endocrinienne) with the SFE (Société française d'endocrinologie) and the SFMN (Société française de médecine nucléaire). J Visc Surg 2023:S1878-7886(23)00081-4. [PMID: 37208220 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2023.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Post-thyroidectomy cervical haematoma (PTCH) requiring reoperation occurs in fewer than 5% of patients but can be fatal or leave severe neurological sequelae if compressive. Risk factors besides anticoagulant treatments are discussed. Preoperative prevention complies with the recommendations of the French Society of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation (SFAR) for the management of antiaggregants and anticoagulants before and after the operation. Intraoperative prevention is centred on careful haemostasis, sometimes aided by coagulation tools and haemostatic agents, although there is no firm evidence of their effectiveness against the occurrence of PTCH. Systematic drainage of the thyroid cavity is no longer standard practice for the prevention of PTCH. Postoperatively, maintenance of normal blood pressure is essential to prevent PTCH, together with control of pain, coughing, nausea and vomiting. To reduce the risk of serious complications, medical and paramedical teams must be trained to recognise a haematoma and manage it so that it can be evacuated as a matter of extreme urgency, if necessary bedside, and then treated for its cause in the operating theatre.
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- Carole Guerin
- Department of General, Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery, CHU La Conception, AP-HM, Aix-Marseille University, 147, boulevard Baille, 13005 Marseille, France.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Endocrine Surgery, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, AP-HP, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of endocrine, digestive and oncological surgery, Robert-Debré university hospital, Reims, France
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- Department of digestive and endocrine surgery, Haut Leveque Hospital, university hospital of Bordeaux, Bordeaux University, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Visceral and Endocrine Surgery, CHU of Poitiers, University of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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Hargitai L, Clerici T, Musholt TJ, Riss P. Surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria: an analysis of data from the EUROCRINE registry. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:150. [PMID: 37055669 PMCID: PMC10102096 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02819-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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PURPOSE EUROCRINE is an endocrine surgical register documenting diagnostic processes, indication for surgical treatment, surgical procedures, and outcomes. The purpose was to analyse data for PHPT in German speaking countries regarding differences in clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment. METHODS All operations for PHPT performed from 07/2015 to 12/2019 were analysed. RESULTS Three thousand two hundred ninety-one patients in Germany (9 centres; 1762 patients), Switzerland (16 centres; 971 patients) and Austria (5 centres; 558 patients) were analysed. Hereditary disease was seen in 36 patients in Germany, 16 patients in Switzerland and 8 patients in Austria. In sporadic disease before primary operation, PET-CT showed the highest sensitivity in all countries. In re-operations, CT and PET-CT achieved the highest sensitivities. The highest sensitivity of IOPTH was seen in Austria (98.1%), followed by Germany (96.4%) and Switzerland (91.3%). Operation methods and mean operative time reached statistical significance (p<0.05). Complication rates are low. Overall, 656 (19.9%) patients were asymptomatic; the remainder showed bone manifestations, kidney stones, fatigue and/or neuropsychiatric symptoms. CONCLUSION Early postoperative normocalcaemia ranged between 96.8 and 97.1%. Complication rates are low. PET-CT had the highest sensitivity in all three countries in patients undergoing primary operation as well as in Switzerland and Austria in patients undergoing re-operation. PET-CT could be considered a first-line preoperative imaging modality in patients with inconclusive ultrasound examination. The EUROCRINE registry is a beneficial and comprehensive data source for outcome analysis of endocrine procedures on a supranational level.
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- L Hargitai
- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, University Medical Centre of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Stefanou CK, Papathanakos G, Stefanou SK, Tepelenis K, Kitsouli A, Barbouti A, Tsoumanis P, Kanavaros P, Kitsoulis P. Surgical tips and techniques to avoid complications of thyroid surgery. Innov Surg Sci 2022; 7:115-123. [PMID: 36561510 PMCID: PMC9742273 DOI: 10.1515/iss-2021-0038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Objectives Surgery of the thyroid takes place in a body part with complicated anatomy and several vital physiologic functions. Thyroidectomy is rarely associated with mortality but can be followed by significant complications, (i.e. hypoparathyroidism, hemorrhage, upper airway obstruction, laryngeal nerve injuries and thyrotoxic storm). This review aims to indicate surgical tips and techniques to sustain a low level of complications. Content MEDLINE database (PubMed) platform was used as a search engine and the articles related to the topic were selected using the keywords combination "thyroid surgery and complications". Summary and Outlook The most common complication of total thyroidectomy with an occurrence ranging between 0.5 and 65% is hypoparathyroidism. Damage to recurrent laryngeal nerves can be temporary or permanent, unilateral or bilateral; bilateral lesion is associated with severe episodes of breathlessness. Thus, intraoperative monitoring of nerve function is essential to prevent damage. Ιn addition, hematoma formation can lead to breathing difficulties due to airway obstruction; preventive hemostasis during surgery is essential. The surgeon must have a complete anatomical understanding of not only the normal anatomy of the central visceral compartment of the neck, but also the common variations of the laryngeal nerves and parathyroid glands in order to keep the complication rate at a very low level.
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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Canu GL, Medas F, Cappellacci F, Giordano ABF, Casti F, Grifoni L, Feroci F, Calò PG. Does the continuation of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid during the perioperative period of thyroidectomy increase the risk of cervical haematoma? A 1-year experience of two Italian centers. Front Surg 2022; 9:1046561. [DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1046561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BackgroundA growing number of patients taking antiplatelet drugs, mainly low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) (75–150 mg/day), for primary or secondary prevention of thrombotic events, are encountered in every field of surgery. While the bleeding risk due to the continuation of these medications during the perioperative period has been adequately investigated in several surgical specialties, in thyroid surgery it still needs to be clarified. The main aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of cervical haematoma in patients receiving low-dose acetylsalicylic acid, specifically ASA 100 mg/day, during the perioperative period of thyroidectomy.MethodsPatients undergoing thyroidectomy in two high-volume thyroid surgery centers in Italy, between January 2021 and December 2021, were retrospectively analysed. Enrolled patients were divided into two groups: those not taking ASA were included in Group A, while those receiving this drug in Group B. Univariate analysis was performed to compare these two groups. Moreover, multivariate analysis was employed to evaluate the use of low-dose ASA as independent risk factor for cervical haematoma.ResultsA total of 412 patients underwent thyroidectomy during the study period. Among them, 29 (7.04%) were taking ASA. Based on the inclusion criteria, 351 patients were enrolled: 322 were included in Group A and 29 in Group B. In Group A, there were 4 (1.24%) cervical haematomas not requiring surgical revision of haemostasis and 4 (1.24%) cervical haematomas requiring surgical revision of haemostasis. In Group B, there was 1 (3.45%) cervical haematoma requiring surgical revision of haemostasis. At univariate analysis, no statistically significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of occurrence of cervical haematoma, nor of the other early complications of thyroidectomy. At multivariate analysis, the use of low-dose ASA did not prove to be an independent risk factor for cervical haematoma.ConclusionsBased on our findings, we believe that in patients receiving this drug, either for primary or secondary prevention of thrombotic events, its discontinuation during the perioperative period of thyroidectomy is not necessary.
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Risk Factors and Consequences of Postoperative Bleeding in 12,580 Thyroid Surgeries. Indian J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-022-03513-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Wirth U, Schardey J, Bonleitner M, Weber D, von Ahnen T, Ladurner R, Andrassy J, Werner J, Schardey HM, Schopf S. A cervical compartment syndrome impairs cerebral circulation in post-thyroidectomy hemorrhage: data from an animal model. Gland Surg 2022; 11:651-662. [PMID: 35531110 PMCID: PMC9068534 DOI: 10.21037/gs-21-910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Post thyroidectomy hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening complication. As the mechanism leading to hypoxemic brain damage and death is still unknown, our aim was to examine the underlaying pathophysiology in an animal model. METHODS A series of experiments was performed in our established model for post thyroidectomy hemorrhage in 6 pigs. First, post thyroidectomy hemorrhage was simulated with an artificial increase of cervical compartment pressure. Second, spontaneous bleeding into the cervical compartment was initiated. Primary outcome measure is the correlation between cerebral oxygenation and cervical compartment pressure. RESULTS With an increase in cervical compartment pressure apnea could be detected in all experiments. A significant 24.2% (9.5-34.4%) decrease of cerebral oxygenation at time of apnea (47.0%; 38.0-65.0%) compared to baseline values (63.5%; 56.0-74.0%; P=0.043) occurred due increase of cervical compartment pressure concurrent with an impaired cerebral perfusion. Apnea occurred about 200 sec after a 10% decrease of cerebral oxygenation, but 35 sec before a 10% decrease of peripheral oxygenation. Spontaneous bleeding into the cervical compartment causes an increase of cervical compartment pressure reaching levels of the mean arterial blood pressure 56.0 (35.0-72.0) mmHg. CONCLUSIONS Peripheral hypoxemia occurs with relevant delay in time after decrease of cerebral perfusion and cerebral hypoxemia, therefore cerebral hypoxemia seems to be causal for a central apnea. With this evidence of impaired cerebral perfusion and cerebral hypoxemia due to an increased cervical compartment pressure we can disprove the historic theory of tracheal collapse due to a compressive hematoma in post thyroidectomy hemorrhage. A cervical compartment syndrome seems to be causal, not only for brain hypoxemia but also an additional laryngo-pharyngeal mucosal edema.
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- Ulrich Wirth
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
- Institute for Surgical Research Oberbayern, Hausham, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
- Institute for Surgical Research Oberbayern, Hausham, Germany
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- Department for General, Visceral, Endocrine and Vascular Surgery, Krankenhaus Agatharied GmbH, Hausham, Germany
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- Department for General, Visceral, Endocrine and Vascular Surgery, Krankenhaus Agatharied GmbH, Hausham, Germany
- Center for Anesthesiology, Regional Hospital Lörrach, Lörrach, Germany
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- Institute for Surgical Research Oberbayern, Hausham, Germany
- Department for General, Visceral, Endocrine and Vascular Surgery, Krankenhaus Agatharied GmbH, Hausham, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Surgical Research Oberbayern, Hausham, Germany
- Department for General, Visceral, Endocrine and Vascular Surgery, Krankenhaus Agatharied GmbH, Hausham, Germany
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- Institute for Surgical Research Oberbayern, Hausham, Germany
- Surgical Department, RoMed Klink Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Germany
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Aspirin does not affect hematoma growth in severe spontaneous intracranial hematoma. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 45:1491-1499. [PMID: 34643829 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01675-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hematoma growth (HG) affects the prognosis of patients with spontaneous intracranial hematoma (ICH), but there is still a lack of evidence about the effects of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) on HG in patients with severe ICH. This study retrospectively analyzed patients with severe ICH who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria in Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, between January 1, 2015, and July 31, 2019. Severe ICH patients were divided into ASA group and nASA groups according to ASA usage, and the incidence of HG between the groups was compared. Univariate analysis was performed by the Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test, or Fisher exact test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the impact of ASA on HG and to screen for risk factors of HG. In total, 221 patients with severe ICH were consecutively enrolled in this study. There were 72 (32.6%) patients in the ASA group and 149 patients in the nASA group. Although the incidence of HG in the nASA group was higher than that in the ASA group (34.9% VS 22.2%, p = 0.056), ASA did not significantly affect the occurrence of HG (p = 0.285) after adjusting for initial hematoma volume, high blood pressure at admission, coronary heart disease, and GCS at admission. In addition, we found that high blood pressure at admission was a risk factor for HG. Prior ASA does not increase the incidence of HG in severe ICH patients, and high blood pressure at admission is a risk factor for HG.
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Fackelmayer OJ, Wu JX, Yeh MW. Endocrine Surgery: Management of Postoperative Complications Following Endocrine Surgery of the Neck. Surg Clin North Am 2021; 101:767-784. [PMID: 34537142 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
Cervical endocrine operations include parathyroidectomy, thyroid lobectomy, thyroidectomy, central neck dissection, and lateral neck dissection. The vital structures at risk include the recurrent laryngeal nerves to the intrinsic muscles of the larynx, additional cranial nerves, parathyroid glands essential for calcium homeostasis, aerodigestive structures, and great vessels. Here, the authors discuss complications of endocrine neck surgery, including cervical hematoma and other fluid collections, hypocalcemia from hypoparathyroidism, and nerve injuries, along with their prevention, mitigation, and management. Significant and permanent morbidity can result, but fortunately the overall rate of complications remains low, especially when surgery is performed by high-volume surgeons.
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- Oliver J Fackelmayer
- Section of Endocrine Surgery, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Endocrine Center, 100 Medical Plaza Driveway, Suite 310, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Section of Endocrine Surgery, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Endocrine Center, 100 Medical Plaza Driveway, Suite 310, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Section of Endocrine Surgery, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Endocrine Center, 100 Medical Plaza Driveway, Suite 310, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Yang J, Liu Q, Mo S, Wang K, Li M, Wu J, Jiang P, Yang S, Guo R, Yang Y, Zhang J, Liu Y, Cao Y, Wang S. The Effect of Preoperative Antiplatelet Therapy on Early Postoperative Rehemorrhage and Outcomes in Patients With Spontaneous Intracranial Hematoma. Front Aging Neurosci 2021; 13:681998. [PMID: 34276341 PMCID: PMC8283695 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2021.681998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background and Purpose The effect of antiplatelet therapy (APT) on early postoperative rehemorrhage and outcomes of patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is still unclear. This study is to evaluate the effect of preoperative APT on early postoperative rehemorrhage and outcomes in ICH patients. Methods This was a multicenter cohort study. ICH patients undergoing surgery were divided into APT group and no antiplatelet therapy (nAPT) group according to whether patients received APT or not. Chi-square test, t-test, and Mann–Whitney U test were used to compare the differences in variables, postoperative rehematoma, and outcomes between groups. Multivariate logistics regression analysis was used to correct for confounding variables, which were different in group comparison. Results One hundred fifty ICH patients undergoing surgical treatment were consecutively included in this study. Thirty five (23.33%) people were included in the APT group, while 115 (76.67%) people were included in the nAPT group. The incidence of early postoperative rehemorrhage in the APT group was significantly higher than that in the nAPT group (25.7% VS 10.4%, p = 0.047 < 0.05). After adjustment for age, ischemic stroke history, and ventricular hematoma, preoperative APT had no significant effect on early postoperative rehemorrhage (p = 0.067). There was no statistical difference between the two groups in early poorer outcomes (p = 0.222) at 14 days after surgery. After adjustment for age, ischemic stroke history, and ventricular hematoma, preoperative APT also had no significant effect on early poorer modified Rankin Scale (mRS) (p = 0.072). Conclusion In conclusion, preoperative APT appears to be safe and have no significant effect on early postoperative rehematoma and outcomes in ICH patients.
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- Junhua Yang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, China.,Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Translational Medicine for Cerebrovascular Disease, Beijing, China
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Mohtashami S, Richardson K, Forest VI, Mlynarek A, Payne RJ, Tamilia M, Pusztaszeri MP, Hier MP, Sadeghi N, Mascarella MA. Thyroidectomy for Graves' Disease Predicts Postoperative Neck Hematoma and Hypocalcemia: A North American cohort study. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2021; 131:341-351. [PMID: 34060342 PMCID: PMC8899812 DOI: 10.1177/00034894211021288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Objective: Examine the association of Graves’ disease with the development of
postoperative neck hematoma. Design: A cohort of patients participating in the Thyroid Procedure-Targeted Database
of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program from January 1, 2016 to
December 31, 2018. Setting: A North American surgical cohort study. Methods: 17 906 patients who underwent thyroidectomy were included. Propensity score
matching was performed to adjust for differences in baseline covariates.
Multivariate logistic regression was used to ascertain the association
between thyroidectomy for Graves’ disease and risk of postoperative adverse
events within 30 days of surgery. The primary outcome was postoperative
hematoma. Secondary outcomes were postoperative hypocalcemia and recurrent
laryngeal nerve injury. Results: One-to-three propensity score matching yielded 1207 patients with mean age
(SD) of 42.6 (14.9) years and 1017 (84.3%) female in the group with Graves’
disease and 3621 patients with mean age (SD) of 46.7 (15.0%) years and 2998
(82.8%) female in the group with indications other than Graves’ disease for
thyroidectomy. The cumulative 30-day incidence of postoperative hematoma was
3.1% (38/1207) in the Graves’ disease group and 1.9% (70/3621) in other
patients. The matched cohort showed that Graves’ disease was associated with
higher odds of postoperative hematoma (OR 1.65, 95% CI 1.10-2.46) and
hypocalcemia (OR 2.04, 95% CI 1.66-2.50) compared with other indications for
thyroid surgery. There was no difference in recurrent laryngeal nerve injury
among the 2 groups. Conclusions: Patients with Graves’ disease undergoing thyroidectomy are more likely to
suffer from postoperative hematoma and hypocalcemia compared to patients
undergoing surgery for other indications.
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- Sadaf Mohtashami
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Energy vessel sealant devices are associated with decreased risk of neck hematoma after thyroid surgery. Updates Surg 2020; 72:1135-1141. [PMID: 32333320 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00776-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Postoperative neck hematomas following thyroidectomy occur in up to 6.5% of cases. It is unclear whether the use of energy vessel sealant devices effects the rate of PNH. We hypothesized use of an EVSD to be associated with decreased risk of PNH in patients undergoing thyroidectomy. The 2016-2017 American College of Surgeons Thyroidectomy database was queried for patients undergoing thyroidectomy with and without EVSDs. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate for risk of PNH. From 11,355 patients undergoing thyroidectomy, an EVSD was used for 7460 (65.7%) patients. Age distribution was similar between the two groups (52 vs. 53-years old, p = 0.467). Compared to patients without EVSD used, patients with EVSD used had higher rates of comorbid hypertension (40.6% vs. 34.8%, p < 0.001) and diabetes (14.2% vs. 11.5%, p < 0.001); however, a lower rate of PNH (1.4% vs. 2.4%, p < 0.001). After adjusting for known risk factors for PNH including age, prior neck surgery, and comorbidities, EVSD use was associated with a decreased risk of PNH (OR 0.453, 95% CI 0.330-0.620, p < 0.001). The strongest associated risk factors for PNH were hypertension (OR 1.823, 95% CI 1.283-2.591, p = 0.001) and toxic goiter (OR 1.837, 95% CI 1.144-2.949, p = 0.012). When compared to standard vessel ligation, EVSD use was associated with a lower risk of PNH in patients undergoing thyroidectomy. The strongest associated risk factor for PNH was toxic goiter. Future prospective research is needed to confirm these findings and if corroborated, then increased use of an EVSD should be employed.
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Letter to the Editor: Reoperation for Bleeding After Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management. World J Surg 2020; 44:2441-2442. [PMID: 32189032 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05460-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Gotoh S, Yasaka M, Nakamura A, Kuwashiro T, Okada Y. Management of Antithrombotic Agents During Surgery or Other Kinds of Medical Procedures With Bleeding: The MARK Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 9:e012774. [PMID: 32079478 PMCID: PMC7335562 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.012774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background Optimal management of antithrombotic agents during surgery has yet to be established. We performed a prospective multicenter observational study to determine the current status of the management of antithrombotic agents during surgery or other medical procedures with bleeding (MARK [Management of Antithrombotic Agents During Surgery or Other Kinds of Medical Procedures With Bleeding] study) in Japan. Methods and Results The participants were 9700 patients who received oral antithrombotic agents and underwent scheduled medical procedures with bleeding at 59 National Hospital Organization institutions in Japan. Primary outcomes were thromboembolic events, bleeding events, and death within 2 weeks before and 4 weeks after the procedures. We investigated the relationships between each outcome and patient demographics, comorbidities, type of procedure, and management of antithrombotic therapy. With respect to the periprocedural management of antithrombotic agents, 3551 patients continued oral antithrombotic agents (36.6%, continuation group) and 6149 patients discontinued them (63.4%, discontinuation group). The incidence of any thromboembolic event (1.7% versus 0.6%, P<0.001), major bleeding (7.6% versus 0.4%, P<0.001), and death (0.8% versus 0.4%, P<0.001) was all greater in the discontinuation group than the continuation group. In multivariate analysis, even after adjusting for confounding factors, discontinuation of anticoagulant agents was significantly associated with higher risk for both thromboembolic events (odds ratio: 4.55; 95% CI, 1.67-12.4; P=0.003) and major bleeding (odds ratio: 11.1; 95% CI, 2.03-60.3; P=0.006) in procedures with low bleeding risk. In contrast, heparin bridging therapy was significantly associated with higher risk for both thromboembolic events (odds ratio: 2.03; 95% CI, 1.28-3.22; P=0.003) and major bleeding (odds ratio: 1.36; 95% CI, 1.10-1.68; P=0.005) in procedures with high bleeding risk. Conclusions Discontinuation of oral antithrombotic agents and addition of low-dose heparin bridging therapy appear to be significantly associated with adverse events in the periprocedural period.
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- Seiji Gotoh
- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine and Neurology Cerebrovascular Center and Clinical Research Institute National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center Fukuoka Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine and Neurology Cerebrovascular Center and Clinical Research Institute National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center Fukuoka Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine and Neurology Cerebrovascular Center and Clinical Research Institute National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center Fukuoka Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine and Neurology Cerebrovascular Center and Clinical Research Institute National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center Fukuoka Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine and Neurology Cerebrovascular Center and Clinical Research Institute National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center Fukuoka Japan
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Scaroni M, von Holzen U, Nebiker CA. Effectiveness of hemostatic agents in thyroid surgery for the prevention of postoperative bleeding. Sci Rep 2020; 10:1753. [PMID: 32019979 PMCID: PMC7000666 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58666-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Postoperative bleeding remains one of the most frequent, but rarely life-threatening complications in thyroid surgery. Although arterial bleeding is the main cause of postoperative hemorrhage, most often no actively bleeding vessel can be found during revision. Therefore, the coagulation technique for larger vessels may play a minor role, and hemostatic agents could be of higher importance. In this descriptive, retrospective study, data of 279 patients with thyroid surgery (total of 414 thyroid lobectomies) were collected. We reviewed the electronic medical record by analyzing the histological, operative, laboratory and discharge reports in regards to postoperative bleeding. Of the 414 operated thyroid lobes, 2.4% (n = 10) bled. 1.4% (n = 6) needed reoperation while the other 1.0% (n = 4) could be treated conservatively. Hemostatic patches were applied 286 (69.1%) times. Of the 128 (30.9%) patch-free operated sides, 4.7% (n = 6) suffered postoperative bleeding. Tachosil® alone was used 211 (51.0%) times and bleeding occurred in 1.4% (n = 3). Without statistical significance (p = 0.08) the use of Tachosil® seems to help preventing postoperative bleeding. The combination with other patches doesn’t appear to be more efficient.
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- Martino Scaroni
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cantonal Hospital of Grisons, Löestrasse 170, 7000, Chur, Switzerland
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- Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend, Goshen Center for Cancer Care, 200 High Park Ave., Goshen, IN, 46526, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Cantonal Hospital of Aarau, Tellstrasse, Haus 3, 5000, Aarau, Switzerland.
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Lee M, Rhee J, Kim Y, Jung YH, Ahn SH, Jeong WJ. Perioperative risk factors for post-thyroidectomy hematoma: Significance of pain and ketorolac usage. Head Neck 2019; 41:3656-3660. [PMID: 31389088 DOI: 10.1002/hed.25895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Post-thyroidectomy hematoma (PH) is uncommon but may be a life-threatening complication. We explored perioperative risk factors for PH, with emphasis on perioperative hemodynamics, pain, and medications. METHODS A retrospective case-control study was performed with matching for age, sex, and type of operation. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify independent risk factors. RESULTS In 1780 thyroid surgeries, 22 cases of PH were detected (1.24%). Antithrombotic agent usage, numeric rating scale (NRS) of postoperative pain, and two or more doses of ketorolac postoperatively significantly differed between the two groups. Multiple regression analysis revealed all three variables were significant risk factors for PH (odds ratio = 55.23, 10.48, and 22.58, respectively). Perioperative hemodynamics did not affect PH. CONCLUSIONS Antithrombotic agent usage, postoperative pain, and two or more doses of ketorolac postoperatively were identified as independent risk factors for PH. Proper pain control and judicious usage of ketorolac are recommended.
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- Minhyung Lee
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Fan C, Zhou X, Su G, Zhou Y, Su J, Luo M, Li H. Risk factors for neck hematoma requiring surgical re-intervention after thyroidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Surg 2019; 19:98. [PMID: 31340806 PMCID: PMC6657038 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0559-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to determine the risk factors associated with neck hematoma requiring surgical re-intervention after thyroidectomy. METHODS We systematically searched all articles available in the literature published in PubMed and CNKI databases through May 30, 2017. The quality of these articles was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale, and data were extracted for classification and analysis by focusing on articles related with neck hematoma requiring surgical re-intervention after thyroidectomy. Our meta-analysis was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS Of the 1028 screened articles, 26 met the inclusion criteria and were finally analyzed. The factors associated with a high risk of neck hematoma requiring surgical re-intervention after thyroidectomy included male gender (odds ratio [OR]: 1.86, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.60-2.17, P < 0.00001), age (MD: 4.92, 95% CI: 4.28-5.56, P < 0.00001), Graves disease (OR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.60-2.05, P < 0.00001), hypertension (OR: 2.27, 95% CI: 1.43-3.60, P = 0.0005), antithrombotic drug use (OR: 1.92, 95% CI: 1.51-2.44, P < 0.00001), thyroid procedure in low-volume hospitals (OR: 1.32, 95% CI: 1.12-1.57, P = 0.001), prior thyroid surgery (OR: 1.93, 95% CI: 1.11-3.37, P = 0.02), bilateral thyroidectomy (OR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.09-1.30, P < 0.0001), and neck dissection (OR: 1.55, 95% CI: 1.23-1.94, P = 0.0002). Smoking status (OR: 1.19, 95% CI: 0.99-1.42, P = 0.06), malignant tumors (OR: 1.00, 95% CI: 0.83-1.20, P = 0.97), and drainage used (OR: 2.02, 95% CI: 0.69-5.89, P = 0.20) were not significantly associated with postoperative neck hematoma. CONCLUSION We identified certain risk factors for neck hematoma requiring surgical re-intervention after thyroidectomy, including male gender, age, Graves disease, hypertension, antithrombotic agent use, history of thyroid procedures in low-volume hospitals, previous thyroid surgery, bilateral thyroidectomy, and neck dissection. Appropriate intervention measures based on these risk factors may reduce the incidence of postoperative hematoma and yield greater benefits for the patients.
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- Chunlei Fan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery III, Xiamen Cancer Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, 55 Zhenhai Road, Xiamen, 361003, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery III, Xiamen Cancer Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, 55 Zhenhai Road, Xiamen, 361003, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery III, Xiamen Cancer Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, 55 Zhenhai Road, Xiamen, 361003, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, 55 Zhenhai Road, Xiamen, 361003, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery III, Xiamen Cancer Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, 55 Zhenhai Road, Xiamen, 361003, China
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery and Liver transplantation Center, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Kiernan CM, Wang T, Perrier ND, Grubbs EG, Solórzano CC. Bilateral Neck Exploration for Sporadic Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Use Patterns in 5,597 Patients Undergoing Parathyroidectomy in the Collaborative Endocrine Surgery Quality Improvement Program. J Am Coll Surg 2019; 228:652-659. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Talutis SD, Drake FT, Sachs T, Rao SR, McAneny D. Evacuation of postoperative hematomas after thyroid and parathyroid surgery: An analysis of the CESQIP Database. Surgery 2019; 165:250-256. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.04.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2018] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Lang BH, Woo YC, Chiu KWH. High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of benign thyroid nodule is safe and efficacious in patients who continue taking an anti-coagulation or anti-platelet agent in the treatment period. Int J Hyperthermia 2018; 36:186-190. [DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2018.1548034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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- Brian Hh Lang
- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Deshmukh A, Gangiti K, Pantvaidya G, Nair D, Basu S, Chaukar D, Pai P, Nair S, Hawaldar R, Dusane R, Chaturvedi P, D'Cruz A. Surgical outcomes of thyroid cancer patients in a tertiary cancer center in India. Indian J Cancer 2018; 55:23-32. [PMID: 30147089 DOI: 10.4103/ijc.ijc_528_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Surgery is the mainstay in the management of thyroid cancer. Surgical outcomes need to be tempered against the excellent prognosis of the disease. Aims This study aims to study the surgical outcomes including the 30-day morbidity and 5-year survival of thyroid cancer patients. Settings and Design Retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained surgical database in a tertiary cancer center in India. Materials and Methods We analyzed 221 surgically treated patients in the year 2012. Statistical Analysis Used IBM SPSS 24.0 (Armonk, NY) with p < 0.05. Results The median age was 40 years with predominantly papillary thyroid carcinoma (55%). Localized disease in 47% of cases, locoregional disease in 42.5% and distant metastasis in 10.2% of cases at presentation was noted. Treatment naïve patients were 71% and revision surgeries were done in 29% patients. Extended thyroidectomy constituted 11% of the surgeries. Temporary hypocalcemia was seen in 30.8% of patients, 5% requiring intravenous calcium supplementation. Vocal cord palsy as per nerve at risk and chyle leak were seen in 4.5% and 3.1%, respectively. Aggressive histology, extended thyroidectomy, and inadvertent parathyroidectomy were significant factors associated with complications. Five year estimated overall survival with median follow-up of 50 months was 98%, and event-free survival was 84.8%. Advanced age, distant metastasis at presentation and aggressive histology connoted poor outcomes. Conclusion Thyroid cancer, irrespective of the extent of disease, has good prognosis. Aggressive histology, the extent of thyroid surgery, distant metastasis and age are important factors, which should be factored in the algorithm of thyroid cancer management.
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- Anuja Deshmukh
- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Medicine Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Clinical Research Secretariat, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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American College of Surgeons' Guidelines for the Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Medication. J Am Coll Surg 2018; 227:521-536.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.08.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Challenges and controversies in the surgical management of uremic hyperparathyroidism: A systematic review. Am J Surg 2018; 216:713-722. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2018] [Revised: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Staerkle RF, Hoffmann H, Köckerling F, Adolf D, Bittner R, Kirchhoff P. Does coagulopathy, anticoagulant or antithrombotic therapy matter in incisional hernia repair? Data from the Herniamed Registry. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3881-3889. [PMID: 29492708 PMCID: PMC6096530 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6127-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND A considerable number of patients undergoing incisional hernia repair are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy or have existing coagulopathy which may put them at higher risk for postoperative bleeding complications. Data about the optimal treatment of these patients are sparse. This analysis attempts to determine the rate of postoperative bleeding complications following incisional hernia repair and the consecutive rate of reoperation among patients with coagulopathy or receiving antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy (higher risk group) compared to patients who do not have a higher risk (normal risk group). METHODS Out of the 43,101 patients documented in the Herniamed Registry who had an incisional hernia repair, 6668 (15.5%) were on anticoagulant or antithrombotic therapy or had existing coagulopathy. The implication of that higher risk profile for onset of postoperative bleeding was investigated in multivariable analysis. Hence, other influential variables were identified. RESULTS The rate of postoperative bleeding in the higher risk group was 3.9% (n = 261) and significantly higher compared to the normal risk group at 1.6% (n = 564) (OR 2.001 [1.699; 2.356]; p < 0.001). Additionally, male gender, use of drains, larger defect size, open incisional hernia repair, lower BMI, and higher ASA score significantly increased the risk of postoperative bleeding. The rate of reoperations due to postoperative bleeding was significantly increased in the higher risk group compared to the normal risk group (2.4 vs. 1.0%; OR 1.217 [1.071; 1.382]; p = 0.003). Likewise, the postoperative general complication rate (6.04 vs. 3.66%; p < 0.001) as well as the mortality rate (0.46 vs. 0.17%; p < 0.001) were significantly higher in the higher risk group. CONCLUSIONS Patients with anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy or existing coagulopathy who undergo incisional hernia repair have a significantly higher risk for onset of postoperative bleeding. The risk of bleeding complications and complication-related reoperations seems to be lower after laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh.
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- Ralph F Staerkle
- Department of Surgery, Clinic for Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, 4031, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Surgery, Clinic for Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery and Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Academic Teaching Hospital of Charité Medical School, Vivantes Hospital, Neue Bergstrasse 6, 13585, Berlin, Germany
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- StatConsult GmbH, Halberstädter Straße 40 a, 39112, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Winghofer Medicum Hernia Center, Winghofer Strasse 42, 72108, Rottenburg am Neckar, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Clinic for Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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Meyer A, Gross N, Teng M. AHNS Series: Do you know your guidelines? Perioperative antithrombotic management in head and neck surgery. Head Neck 2017; 40:182-191. [PMID: 29044795 DOI: 10.1002/hed.24927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Head and neck surgeons are commonly faced with surgical patients who have underlying medical problems requiring antithrombotic therapy. It is difficult to achieve a balance between minimizing the risk of thromboembolism and hemorrhage in the perioperative period. Data from randomized, controlled trials are limited, and procedure-specific bleed rates are also difficult to pinpoint. The decision is made more difficult when patients with moderate-to-high risk for thromboembolic events undergo procedures that are high risk for bleeding. This is true for many head and neck oncologic surgeries. Furthermore, although elective procedures may be delayed for optimization of antithrombotic medication, emergent procedures cannot. Head and neck surgery often represents the most challenging of all these circumstances, given the potential risk of airway compromise from bleeding after head and neck surgery.
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- Annika Meyer
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Head and Neck Surgery, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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Butler D, Oltmann S. Is Outpatient Thyroid Surgery for Everyone? CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS. EAR, NOSE AND THROAT 2017; 10:1179550617724428. [PMID: 28835738 PMCID: PMC5555491 DOI: 10.1177/1179550617724428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure. Traditionally, surgeons have performed thyroidectomy on an inpatient basis. However, consistent with current trends in surgery, some practices are transitioning thyroidectomy to an outpatient setting. Although concerns for hypocalcemia and postoperative bleeding exist regardless of surgeon experience, multiple studies demonstrate that outpatient thyroidectomy is safe in the hands of high-volume surgeons. Indeed, experienced thyroid surgeons who perform thyroidectomy in an outpatient setting experience excellent patient outcomes and reduced costs. However, outpatient thyroidectomy may not be suitable for all surgeons, hospitals, or patients. When evaluating whether to implement an outpatient thyroid program, a practice should consider a number of important factors including the team performing the procedure, the hospital, and the patient. With the appropriate staff education and experience, hospital setting, and patient selection, practices in a multitude of settings can successfully develop a safe, cost-effective outpatient thyroid program.
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- Dale Butler
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Risk factors for postoperative haemorrhage after total thyroidectomy: clinical results based on 2,678 patients. Sci Rep 2017; 7:7075. [PMID: 28765530 PMCID: PMC5539252 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-07334-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to analyse postoperative haemorrhage (POH) after a total thyroidectomy and explore the possible risk factors. Records of patients receiving a total thyroidectomy were reviewed and analysed for risk factors of POH. From the 2,678 patients in this study, a total of 39 patients had POH, representing an incidence of 1.5%. The majority (59.0%) of POH events occurred within four hours after surgery. Arterial haemorrhage was the primary cause of POH and was identifiable prior to venous bleeding, making it the first sign of POH. A univariate analysis revealed an association between POH, certain disease factors and BMI, but only a BMI greater than 30 was found to significantly increase the risk of POH (almost 6-fold). At the first sign of POH, all patients showed an obvious red drainage, and 92.3% of the patients had neck swelling. In summary, arterial bleeding is the main cause and first sign of postoperative haemorrhage, as it starts earlier than venous bleeding. A BMI greater than 30 significantly increases the risk of neck haematoma.
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Bowen AJ, Huang TL, Benninger MS, Bryson PC. Medialization Laryngoplasty in the Elderly: Outcomes and Expectations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017; 157:664-669. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599817718783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective To describe the profile and outcomes of elderly patients undergoing medialization laryngoplasty for vocal cord paralysis. Study Design Case series with retrospective review. Setting Tertiary care hospital. Subjects and Methods Patients were included in the study if they were >65 years old at the time of medialization laryngoplasty between 2008 and 2015. Patient comorbidities, anticoagulation status, disease etiology, and physical examination findings were recorded with postoperative length of stay, complications, pre- and posttreatment voice outcomes with the Voice Handicap Index (at 6 weeks, 4 months, 8 months, and 1 year), and postprocedural interventions (revision injections, surgery, therapy). Results A total of 112 patients met the eligibility criteria. Iatrogenic injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (50%) was the most common etiology, followed by idiopathic (31%) causes. Sixty percent of patients were receiving long-term antiplatelet and/or anticoagulation therapy. All but 14 patients on aspirin therapy stopped their antiplatelet/anticoagulation therapy prior to surgery. Most patients were discharged on the day of surgery. Postprocedure Voice Handicap Index scores significantly improved ( P < .001) by 47%, 53%, 64%, and 57% at each of the 4 measured postprocedure dates, respectively. Two patients had major nonsurgical complications postoperatively requiring inpatient hospitalization. Chi-square analysis revealed no differences between intraoperative aspirin use, sex, or comorbidities and the incidence of complications ( P > .05). Conclusion The clinical profile and outcomes of our patients undergoing medialization laryngoplasty are comparable to those seen in younger cohorts. Medialization laryngoplasty is a safe and successful option for elderly patients with vocal cord paralysis and vocal handicap.
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- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Cannizzaro MA, Lo Bianco S, Picardo MC, Provenzano D, Buffone A. How to avoid and to manage post-operative complications in thyroid surgery. Updates Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s13304-017-0475-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Tang JA, Salapatas AM, Bonzelaar LB, Friedman M. Parathyroidectomy for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism: Thirty-day morbidity and mortality. Laryngoscope 2017; 128:528-533. [PMID: 28493416 DOI: 10.1002/lary.26604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Revised: 01/29/2017] [Accepted: 03/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Evaluate morbidity and mortality rates for patients with different levels of hyperparathyroidism (HPT) undergoing parathyroidectomy (PTX), specifically comparing primary hyperparathyroidism to secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Assess predictive factors of increased morbidity and mortality. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective national database review. METHODS Patients undergoing PTX, defined by Current Procedural Terminology codes 60500, 60502, 60505, for the treatment of HPT, were identified in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database between 2006 and 2014. Incidence of morbidity and mortality was calculated for primary, secondary, and tertiary HPT. A t test, analysis of variance, and χ2 analyses were used to assess preoperative characteristics among the three groups. RESULTS A total of 21,267 patients were included in the analysis. There was an overall 7.2% morbidity and mortality rate, including 45 (0.21%) deaths, a 1.8% readmission rate, and a 1.9% reoperation rate, but morbidity and mortality rates were widely divergent when comparing primary to secondary and tertiary HPT. PTX resulted in a 4.9% morbidity and mortality rate for primary HPT (n = 14,500), 26.8% morbidity and mortality rate for secondary HPT (n = 1661), and 21.8% morbidity and mortality rate for tertiary HPT (n = 588). The primary reason for readmission was hypocalcemia (18.3%). Hematoma (7.2%) and postoperative hemorrhage (3.3%) were the two most common causes of reoperation. Elevated preoperative serum creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, and hypertension resulted in a higher rate of complications after PTX (P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Although surgery for primary HPT is an extremely common and safe procedure with minimal morbidity and mortality rates, PTX for secondary and tertiary HPT has significantly higher rates of morbidity and mortality, requiring special attention in the postoperative period. Predictive factors of poor outcomes include hypertension, elevated creatinine, and elevated alkaline phosphatase. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4. Laryngoscope, 128:528-533, 2018.
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- Jessica A Tang
- Chicago ENT: Advanced Center for Specialty Care, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Chicago ENT: Advanced Center for Specialty Care, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Chicago ENT: Advanced Center for Specialty Care, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- Chicago ENT: Advanced Center for Specialty Care, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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Greenleaf EK, Goyal N, Hollenbeak CS, Boltz MM. Resource utilization associated with cervical hematoma after thyroid and parathyroid surgery. J Surg Res 2017; 218:67-77. [PMID: 28985879 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Revised: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative cervical hematoma (PCH) after thyroid and parathyroid surgery is a well-known complication. This study used data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample to identify risk factors, estimate mortality, length of stay (LOS), and total costs attributable to PCH in patients undergoing procedures for thyroid and parathyroid diseases. METHODS Patients aged >18 y who underwent thyroid or parathyroid surgery between 2001 and 2011 were identified and stratified by the occurrence of PCH. Univariate analyses of patient demographics, clinical and hospital characteristics were performed. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine risk factors for hematoma formation. LOS and costs were fit to linear regression models to determine the effect of PCH after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics. RESULTS Of patients who underwent thyroid or parathyroid surgery, 619 patients (0.8%) had a PCH. Predisposing factors included nonelective admission (emergent: OR = 2.01, P < 0.0001; urgent: OR = 1.47, P = 0.003), diagnosis of Graves' disease (OR = 1.90, P < 0.0001), or other benign pathology (OR = 1.43, P = 0.011) and having ≥2 comorbidities (2-3 comorbidities, OR = 1.24; P = 0.036 and ≥ 4 comorbidities, OR = 2.28; P < 0.0001). After adjusting for those characteristics, the total excess LOS and costs attributable to PCH were 2.1 d (P < 0.0001) and $7316 (P < 0.0001), respectively. In addition, after risk adjustment, odds of mortality more than tripled (P < 0.0001) in the setting of PCH. CONCLUSIONS Because risk for PCH is largely driven by preoperative patient risk factors, five clinicians have an opportunity to stratify patients accordingly and thereby minimize the resource utilization and health care spending among those with lowest risk.
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- Erin K Greenleaf
- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania; Department of Public Health Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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Liu J, Sun W, Dong W, Wang Z, Zhang P, Zhang T, Zhang H. Risk factors for post-thyroidectomy haemorrhage: a meta-analysis. Eur J Endocrinol 2017; 176:591-602. [PMID: 28179452 DOI: 10.1530/eje-16-0757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2016] [Revised: 01/05/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Post-thyroidectomy haemorrhage is a rare but potentially life-threatening and unpredictable complication of thyroid surgery. In this study, we analysed the potential risk factors for the occurrence of post-thyroidectomy haemorrhage. METHODS The PubMed and SCIE databases were comprehensively searched for studies published before June 30, 2016. Studies on patients who underwent an open thyroidectomy with or without neck dissection were included, and RevMan 5.3 software was used to analyse the data. RESULTS Twenty-five studies and 424 563 patients were included in this meta-analysis, and post-thyroidectomy haemorrhage occurred in 6277 patients (incidence rate = 1.48%). The following variables were associated with an increased risk of post-thyroidectomy haemorrhage: older age (MD = 4.30, 95% CI = 3.09-5.52, P < 0.00001), male sex (OR = 1.73, 95% CI = 1.54-1.94, P < 0.00001), Graves' disease (OR = 1.76, 95% CI = 1.44-2.15, P < 0.00001), antithrombotic agents use (OR = 1.96, 95% CI 1.55-2.49, P < 0.00001), bilateral operation (OR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.50-1.96, P < 0.00001), neck dissection (OR = 1.53, 95% CI = 1.11-2.11, P = 0.01) and previous thyroid surgery (OR = 1.62, 95% CI = 1.12-2.34, P = 0.01). Malignant tumours (OR = 1.07, 95% CI = 0.89-1.28, P = 0.46) and drainage device use (OR = 1.27, 95% CI = 0.74-2.18, P = 0.4) were not associated with post-thyroidectomy haemorrhage. CONCLUSION Our systematic review identified a number of risk factors for post-thyroidectomy haemorrhage, including older age, male sex, Graves' disease, antithrombotic agents use, bilateral operation, neck dissection and previous thyroid surgery. Early control of modifiable risk factors could improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
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- Jinhao Liu
- Department of Thyroid SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thyroid SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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