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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
卷 195, 期 3, 页码 339-343出版社
EXCERPTA MEDICA INC-ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.12.008
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thyroidectomy; parathyroidectomy; neck hematoma; postoperative hemorrhage
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Background: Observation following thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy has been progressively shortened. The challenge has been to reduce the duration of postoperative observation without jeopardizing patient safety. Methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent thyroidectomy and/or parathyroidectomy between July 1990 and March 2007 was completed to determine the frequency of life-threatening hematoma and hospital readmission and their impact on postoperative observation. Results: Of 1,050 patients, life-threatening hematoma developed in 6 (.6%) patients, 5 following bilateral and 1 following unilateral thyroidectomy. Hematoma developed 10 minutes to 7 days postoperatively, four within 4 hours, one at 21 hours, and one at 7 days. Twelve patients were readmitted an average of 5 days postoperatively for hypocalcemia, hematoma, infection, or respiratory distress. Conclusion: Without factors contributing to bleeding, unilateral thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy can be performed as an ambulatory procedure. To maximize safety, we recommend 4-hour and 23-hour observation following unilateral and bilateral thyroidectomy, respectively. (c) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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