Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery (Jun 2014)
Complications of Thyroid Surgery - Our Experience
Abstract
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.