Tiroidectomia - Casuística dos últimos 5 anos

Introduction: the indication for thyroid surgery is mainly due to the existence or suspicion of malignancy, cases of compressive goiter and, unfrequently, other benign conditions. Methods: retrospective review of the medical records of patients that underwent thyroid surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of Sao Teotonio´s Hospital between the years of 2010 and 2014. Demographic variables, indications for surgery, surgical technique and frequency of surgical complications were analyzed. Results: during five years, 38 thyroidectomys were registered - 29 total thyroidectomys, seven partial thyroidectomys and two thyroidectomy totalizations. 92% of these procedures were performed on an outpatient basis. Three patients developed transient postoperative hypocalcemia that required medical treatment. No other complications were recorded. Conclusions: thyroidectomy is currently a safe surgical intervention and it is associated with a low morbidity rate.