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Table 2 Post-operative complications

From: Total thyroidectomy vs completion thyroidectomy for thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytology/follicular proliferation: a single-centre experience

 

Total Thyroidectomy

Completion Thyroidectomy

Odds Ratio

Temporary Hypocalcemia (%)

19 (10,2)

6 (11.7)

1,1 95%CI (0,4-3,1) p = 0,7

Permanent Hypocalcemia (%)

7 (3,7)

2 (3,9)

1,0 95%CI (0,2-5,1) p = 0,9

Temporary RLN Palsy (Unilateral) (%)

14 (7,5)

3 (5,8)

0,7 95%CI (0,2-2,8) p = 0,1

Permanent RLN Palsy (Unilateral)(%)

5(2.6).

2 (3,9)

1,4 95%CI (0,2-7,8) p = 0,6

Hematoma (%)

2 (1,0)

1 (1,9)

1,8 95%CI (0,1-20,7)p = 0,6

Intraoperative Los (%)

24 (12,9)

7 (13,7)

0,9 95%Cl (0,3-2,3) p = 0,8