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Comparative Study
[Thyroidectomy in the ambulatory setting. A prospective study].
The recent reintroduction of local/regional anesthesia (LRA) for thyroidectomy has enabled this intervention to be performed in the outpatient setting. The aim of this study was to compare the results of thyroidectomy using two anesthesia methods. ⋯ In selected patients, outpatient thyroidectomy is safe and produces good patient satisfaction. Both anesthesia methods were valid, but postoperative recovery was faster with LRA than with CLRA.