Editor's note: This story was edited to include additional comments. CHICAGO — Neck hematomas following thyroid surgery, though rare, are highly associated with key factors including comorbid ...
Postoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) showed 100% sensitivity in predicting post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia, according to the results of a prospective study of 60 patients. Post-thyroidectomy ...
Thyroidectomy in patients aged 65 and older is safe, with low complication rates slightly higher but comparable to younger peers.