M-A: Complication rates of total thyroidectomy vs. hemithyroidectomy for treatment of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.

Complication Rates of Total Thyroidectomy vs Hemithyroidectomy for Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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In this systematic review and #meta-analysis, complications in the surgical management of micropapillary #thyroid carcinoma increased with the extent of surgery performed, although complications and recurrence were low for both operations. https://t.co/Itf14o38Vu @wiscsurgery

— JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (@JAMAOto) May 6, 2022