Impact of Drain Placement on Postoperative Complications after Thyroidectomy for Substernal Goiter
Usama Waqar,
Ayesha Nasir Hameed,
Meher Angez
et al.
Abstract:Introduction Despite the evidence against drain placement after thyroidectomy, there is a lack of consensus on drain use in patients with substernal goiter.
Objective To assess the factors that increase the likelihood of drain placement and its impact on postoperative hematoma and other 30-day complications among adult patients undergoing thyroidectomy for substernal goiter.
Methods A retrospective cohort study that used data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality I… Show more
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