Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery (Jun 2014)

Complications of Thyroid Surgery - Our Experience

  • Avishek Palai,
  • Tapan Kanti Hazra,
  • Shubhrakanti Sen,
  • Pradip Kumar,
  • Dipten Paul

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 22, no. 1
pp. 11 – 12

Abstract

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Abstract During the 1800s, the mortality rate from thyroid surgery was approximately 40%. Sterile surgical arenas , general anaesthesia, and improved surgical techniques have made death from thyroid surgery extremely rare today. By developing a thorough knowledge of the anatomy and of the ways to prevent each complication. The surgeon can minimize each patient's mortality & morbidity.

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