Pediatrik Tiroid Hastalarının Cerrahi Yönetimi ve Komplikasyon Oranlarının 43 Olgu Eşliğinde Değerlendirilmesi: Tek Merkez Deneyimi

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate complication rates and associated factors in pediatric patients who had undergone thyroid surgery. Material and Methods: The charts of patients aged under 19 years who had undergone thyroid surgery between 2010 and 2019 were retrospectively investigated. Demographic data, thyroid function test results, ultrasonographic findings, the blood calcium level, status of lymph node metastasis, the type of surgery performed, results of the pathology report, and complications were recorded. The IBM SPSS 20 statistical software performed the statistical analysis. P 0.05). The incidence of hypocalcemia was higher in the patient group who had undergone total thyroidectomy than the group with lobectomy (p<0.05). The development rate of hypocalcemia was higher in the patient group who had undergone central dissection when compared to those with no central dissection (p<0.05). Conclusion: In pediatric patients who undergo total thyroidectomy and central dissection, performing the dissection more gently and meticulously will reduce the complication risk regarding postoperative hypocalcemia.