Outcomes in Pediatric Thyroidectomy: Results From a Multinational, Multi-institutional Database.

Matthew MaksimoskiAndrew J BauerKen KazahayaScott C ManningSanjay R ParikhJeffrey P SimonsJill D'SouzaJohn MaddalozzoMatthew R PurkeyKaren RychlikBrian HoMichael J RutterWen JiangJeremy D PragerGillian DiercksEvan J PropstR Christopher MiyamotoBrendan C StackGregory W RandolphJeffrey C Rastatter

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2022)

These data present thyroidectomy information and complications pertinent to surgeons, along with preoperative risk factor assessment. Multivariable analysis showed institutional volume and hypoparathyroidism associated with RLN injury, while hypoparathyroidism associated with surgical indication, central neck dissection, and extent of surgery. Low complication rates support the safety of thyroidectomy in pediatric tertiary care centers.

Keyphrases

tertiary care
papillary thyroid
risk factors
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
quality improvement
electronic health record
emergency department
health information
adverse drug
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
atrial fibrillation
data analysis