Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for both benign and malignant thyroid disease. Permanent hypoparathyroidism and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury are the two most commonly occurring complications post thyroid surgery. The aim of this study is to determine the risk factors for developing post-operative complications.Methods: From January 1999 to March 2009, all patients who underwent thyroid surgery under the care of one surgeon were ...