1995
DOI: 10.1002/jso.2930590413
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Completion thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid carcinoma

Abstract: Completion thyroidectomy is defined as the surgical removal of the remnant thyroid tissue following procedures less than total or near-total thyroidectomy. The extent of surgical management for differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is controversial. Although some authors advocate subtotal thyroidectomy with lower complication rates, total or near-total thyroidectomy and completion thyroidectomy have been defended by others because of the improved survival and lower morbidity that is comparable with subtotal t… Show more

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“…However, completion surgeries are not associated with any increased morbidity in terms of postoperative complication rates [44,45]. They are comparatively safe and should be performed on all patients with indications.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, completion surgeries are not associated with any increased morbidity in terms of postoperative complication rates [44,45]. They are comparatively safe and should be performed on all patients with indications.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The rate of complications among patients undergoing completion thyroidectomy is demonstrably higher than among those without prior thyroid surgery. 5,7,14–17 Scarring, inflammation, and bleeding in the thyroid bed make dissection and identification of important structures in these cases more difficult. Morbidity from recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury and hypoparathyroidism is not uncommon.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Completion thyroidectomy is recommended within 5 days after the first operation or after waiting for 3-4 months to diminish scar, inflammation, and edema [13][14][15]. In the present study, the median time to completion thyroidectomy was 5 months.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 61%