Risk of hematoma after hemithyroidectomy in an outpatient setting: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Karin Jeppesen Caroline M Moos Tórhild Holm Andreas Kristian Petersen Helene Skjøt-Arkil

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2022)

The risk of PTB in an outpatient setting is very low, and outpatient hemithyroidectomy should be considered clinically safe. The most relevant selection criteria to consider in outpatient hemithyroidectomy are (1) relevant comorbidities and (2) psycho/-social factors.

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mental health