Is the Use of a Drain for Thyroid Surgery Realistic? A Prospective Randomized Interventional Study
Background. The use of a suction drain in thyroid surgery is common practice in order to avoid hematomas or seromas. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of routine drainage after thyroid surgery. Methods. In this prospective randomized trial, 400 patients who underwent either a tota...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Thyroid Research |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/285768 |