Effect of patient Age on surgical outcomes for Graves’ disease: a case–control study of 100 consecutive patients at a high volume thyroid surgical center
Breuer CK, Solomon D, Donovan P, Rivkees SA, Udelsman R. Effect of patient Age on surgical outcomes for Graves’ disease: a case–control study of 100 consecutive patients at a high volume thyroid surgical center. International Journal Of Pediatric Endocrinology 2013, 2013: 1. PMID: 23351530, PMCID: PMC3574836, DOI: 10.1186/1687-9856-2013-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPermanent hypoparathyroidismTotal thyroidectomyConsecutive patientsPatient ageOperative timeSurgery teamTransient recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunctionRecurrent laryngeal nerve injuryRecurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunctionLaryngeal nerve injuryPost-operative hypocalcemiaSummary of backgroundLonger operative timeBody weight ratioLength of stayCase-control studyConclusionSurgical managementPediatric thyroidTemporary hypocalcemiaNerve dysfunctionOperative mortalityNeck hematomaNerve injuryPostoperative hematomaComplication rate