TITLE:
Complications of Goitre Surgery in “A” Surgery at the Chu of Point G
AUTHORS:
Moussa Sissoko, Mahamadou Coulibaly, Oumar Sacko, Sekou Koumaré, Adaman F. Traoré, Soumaîla Keïta, Sidiki Keita, Siaka Diallo, Mossa Camara, Lamine Soumaré, Adama K. Koïta, A. Camara, H. Dicko, D. Goïta, Zimogo Zié Sanogo
KEYWORDS:
Goiter, Complications, Surgery, Bamako
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.12 No.3,
March
10,
2021
ABSTRACT: Total
or partial thyroidectomy has been proposed as the initial treatment for benign
euthyroid oiter. The aim of this study is to determine the complications
associated with surgical procedures for goiter, based on our experience.Material and method: A retrospective study over 10
years concerning 409 patients operated on for goiters in the department with 48 cases of complications.
Results: 409 patients operated on for goiter in the department with 48 cases of
complications (11.82%). The per- and post-operative complications were:
hemorrhage (18: 4.40%), recurrent lesions (1; 0.24%), 8 cases of infection
(1.96%), 5 cases of transient hypocalcemia (1.22%) and phonation disorders 9
cases (2.20%). Conclusion:
Complications from goiter surgery seem to be more related to thyroid disease
and the surgeon’s experience than to the surgical procedure. Better knowledge
of the factors leading to complications will improve the outcome of goiter
surgery.