Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Feb 2007
Outpatient parathyroid surgery and the differences seen in the morbidly obese.
This prospective study examined rapid patient discharge after routine parathyroidectomy to identify differences between morbidly obese and non-morbidly obese patients. The efficacy of supplemental calcium in preventing postoperative hypocalcemia was also assessed. ⋯ Immediate discharge after routine parathyroid surgery is extremely safe for nearly all patients although morbid obesity is associated with a longer operation, a more difficult airway, and a longer stay in the recovery room.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Feb 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of dexamethasone for reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting and analgesic requirements after thyroidectomy.
To evaluate the efficacy of dexamethasone for reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and analgesic requirements after thyroidectomy. ⋯ Dexamethasone 8 mg effectively decreases PONV and analgesic requirements after thyroidectomy.