ArticleCureus2023
Assessment of Post-operative Complications in Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India.
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- Clinical effect evaluation of postoperative complications of papillary thyroid carcinoma based on individualized intervention and prognostic analysis of precision nursing intervention.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Postoperative Outcomes and Complication Profile Following Thyroidectomy: A Retrospective Analysis.Cureus · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background Thyroid surgeries, among the most common surgical procedures globally, present with varied complications. This study is aimed at identifying the complications and selected variables associated with thyroid surgery. Methods In this cross-sectional, retrospective, record-based study, a total of 107 patients who underwent thyroidectomies and satisfied the inclusion criteria, were recruited using convenience sampling technique. This study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital from January 2021 to December 2021. Data were collected from medical records using a researcher-created data extraction form after ethical approval from the institutional ethics committee. The data were analyzed using Epi Info software (Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), with a p-value of <0.05 considered to be statistically significant. Results Of the 107 patients who underwent thyroidectomies, 92 (85.9%) reported one or more complications. Complications were most common (90.2% of patients) in the 25-34 years age group and among females (83.3%). The most common complications were dysphagia (30.84% of patients), voice change (21.50%), and respiratory obstruction (8.41%). Temporary hypocalcemia developed in 3.74% of these patients, while tracheal injury and hematoma were documented in 3.74% and 1.87%, respectively. Tobacco users (14.9%), alcohol users (16.8%), those eating a non-vegetarian diet (61.9%), and those eating saturated fats (13.0%) suffered more complications. Family history (p=0.03) was found to be significantly associated with complications. Conclusion The most common post-thyroidectomy complications in this group of patients were dysphagia and voice change, while hypocalcemia, tracheal injury, and hematoma were rare complications. Tobacco users and alcohol users reported more complications. Complications were more common in those with a family history of thyroid disease and those who were underweight.
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