hrp0094p2-452 | Thyroid | ESPE2021

Complications after pediatric thyroidectomy: lymph node dissection is a risk factor for permanent hypocalcemia

van Rooijen Jesse J. , Paul van Trotsenburg A.S. , Zwaveling-Soonawala Nitash , Nieveen van Dijkum Els J.M. , Engelsman Anton F. , Derikx Joep P.M. , Mooij Christiaan F.

Background: Thyroidectomy is a definitive treatment option in some benign thyroid disorders and the definitive treatment option for thyroid cancer. As postoperative mortality is extremely rare data on postoperative complications and long-term health consequences are important.Objective: To evaluate the frequencies of short- and long-term complications, and their risk factors in pediatric patients (0-18 years) who underwent a thyroidectomy in a tertiary c...