A Study of Post Operative Complications of Thyroid Surgery

Abstract

Introduction- Thyroidectomy continues a difficult surgical treatment. Because are numerous critical & sensitive anatomy elements near area of thyroid, as well as great blood supply in area of neck, which makes procedure highly vulnerable to difficulties. Methodology- This Prospective Cohort Study was conducted among postoperative patient who are diagnosed with thyroid swelling among 50 Inpatients and outpatients selected using Convenient Sampling. Patients admitted and positively diagnosed as having thyroid swellings requiring surgical management and willing for surgery and above 18 years were included in this study. Demographic data such as age and sex will be recorded. Patients will be interviewed for the history and a thorough physical examination will be conducted including Vitals, Systemic examination, neck examination after due informed consent is taken. Results- Thyroid disease is more common in females in the male female ratio of 1:8. Overall incidence of hypocalcemia is (15/54) 27.7%. All of them are transient and none is permanent. Incidence of hypocalcemia is more in more extensive surgery. Highest in total thyroidectomy. Two cases of cord paralysis was seen. Conclusion- There has been a significant reduction in the incidence of complications and mortality in thyroid surgery due to improved surgical techniques.