Head & neck
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Incidence and circumstances of cervical hematoma complicating thyroidectomy and its relationship to postoperative vomiting.
Cervical hematoma is hardly a predictable complication of thyroid surgery. Postoperative vomiting has been reported as a likely risk factor. ⋯ Careful hemostasis remains of prime importance in preventing cervical hematoma. Postoperative vomiting has not been confirmed by this study as a risk factor for the development of hematoma. Ambulatory thyroid surgery is not advisable.