I have a question about thyroidectomy?

What surgical hazards can be associated when doing a thyroidectomy?
Answer:
Surgical hazards associated with a Thyroidectomy include thyrotoxicosis or what they called "thyroid storm", accedental removal of the parathyroids, accidental injury to the major arteries in the neck, and damage to the recurent laryngeal nerves

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Vocal cords can be effected, heavy bleeding, infection, increased swelling that can block windpipe. Side effects are rare for reputable surgeons.

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Approx 13% of patients have either major or minor complications.Bleeding after the procedure can occur.If this occurs beneath the wound,it can interfere with breathing.Infection is another possiblity.If the laryngeal nerve is injured,horseness or voice loss can occur.

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As a sufferer of an underactive Thyroid I am on a constant medication level of 150micrograms a day of throxin . My discussions with my doctor have led to the belief that at my age of 57 there is no reason what soever to take the option of surgery to remove the Thyroid gland. However if I was Thirty years younger the risks involved would be infinitesimal and would be a good choice to make.Good luck . Will think of you!

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