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ea0056p1017 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2018

Post-operative hypocalcaemia following open thyroidectomy for benign multinodular goiters using FOCUS harmonic scalpel versus conventional suture ligation technique for hemostasis – a prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial

Zehra Sadaf , Parveen Sughra

Background: Vessel hemostasis during thyroidectomy is the mainstay of reducing the risk of post-operative hypocalcaemia, which can be achieved by using several techniques. The aim of this study was to compare the occurrence of hypocalcaemia 24–48 hours following total thyroidectomy by using FOCUS harmonic scalpel (HS) vs the conventional suture ligation (CSL).Patients and methods: A prospective, single-blind, randomized trial in which 76 patients wi...