title: [Postoperative complications of surgery for malignant tumors of the thyroid gland].
abstract: In order to assess the main complications following surgical treatment of thyroid neoplasms, a prospective-historical study was made in 145 patients operated between 1985 and 1997. Permanent hypocalcemia was encountered in 3.3% of our cases, and unilateral nerve injury in 2.2%, with 0.7% of fatal complications. The remain complications evaluated include: serohematoma, postoperative bleeding, and wound infection. To sum up, surgery of the thyroid neoplasms is a relatively safety procedure. The incidence of complications is similar to the surgical treatment of the remainder thyroid diseases.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de ORL, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Prim
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: De Diego
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hardisson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gavilán
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*