Outcomes of Early Versus Delayed Completion Thyroidectomy for Malignancy.

Jaimie J ParkEthan D FrankAlfred A SimentalJoshua S ParkStephanie KimKristelle Imperio-LagabonOwen Van der Werf

Published in: The American surgeon (2022)

Delayed completion thyroidectomy is associated with increased rates of hypocalcemia, but lower rates of dysphonia and dysphagia. Given the low risk of long-term complications in both groups, it may be beneficial to perform completion thyroidectomy early in order to expedite cancer treatment.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
risk factors
type diabetes
squamous cell carcinoma
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle