Table 5 Adjusted odds (aOR)* of outcomes with IONM use in the subgroup of patients who underwent thyroid surgery by surgeons who do not routinely use IONM (n = 1,715)
Variable | aOR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
Vocal cord dysfunction short-term | 1.44 (0.81–2.58) | 0.22 |
Vocal cord dysfunction long-term | 0.91 (0.46–1.81) | 0.79 |
Hypoparathyroidism concern – short term | 0.96 (0.64–1.46) | 0.86 |
Hypoparathyroidism concern – long term | 1.01 (0.53–1.93) | 0.98 |
Same-day discharge | 1.85 (1.29-0.67) | < 0.01 |
ED visit postoperatively | 1.05 (0.54–2.06) | 0.89 |
30-day readmission | 0.61 (0.21–1.77) | 0.36 |
Hematoma | NA | NA |