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Table 4 Postoperative complications (n = 452)

From: Endoscopic thyroid surgery via a breast approach: a single institution’s experiences

Complications

 

Number

Hypoparathyroidism

Temporary

32 (7.1%)

Permanent

4 (0.9%)

Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury

Temporary

20 (4.4%)

Permanent

0

Bleeding

 

2 (0.4%)

Tracheal injury

 

0

Oesophageal injury

 

0

Wound infection

 

3 (0.7%)