Complications of Thyroid Surgery and How to Avoid Them (2023 AMW) Session
2023 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Complications of thyroid surgery can be very serious. The major complications are related to postoperative hematoma, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, and hypoparathroidism. These complications quite often can be predicted and prevented. This session will discuss the major complications related to thyroid surgery and emphasis will be placed on how to prevent and manage them.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Discuss the major complications related to thyroid surgeryOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Review the technical aspects to prevent these complicationsOUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Discuss the management of these complications and long-term follow-upBACKGROUND STATEMENT: This course will discuss the complications during and after thyroid surgery, their management, and prevention. The audience will benefit with tips and tricks.