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Chinese Journal of Geriatrics Research(Electronic Edition) ›› 2019, Vol. 06 ›› Issue (03): 47-49. doi: 10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-8757.2019.03.012

Special Issue:

• Clinical Research • Previous Articles    

Application of bipolar electrocoagulation forceps in operation of giant goiter in the elderly

Weigang Cao1,(), Zhenlin Yang1   

  1. 1. Thyroid&Breast Surgery, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China
  • Received:2019-06-06 Online:2019-08-28 Published:2019-08-28
  • Contact: Weigang Cao
  • About author:
    Corresponding author: Cao Weigang, Email:

Abstract:

Objective

To investigate the effect and safety of bipolar electrocoagulation in the operation of giant goiter in the elderly.

Methods

From October 2014 to September 2018, 18 elderly patients with giant goiter admitted to Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University were slected. The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed, including the operation time, hospitalization time, intraoperative blood loss and related complications.

Results

Among them, 13 underwent thyroidectomy and 5 underwent total resection. Three of them underwent tracheal suspension and one underwent tracheotomy. The operation time was 55~110 (57.3±11.6) min, the intraoperative blood loss was 30~80 (39.8±27.1) ml, the hospitalization time was 7~11 (7.8±2.6) d. There were 3 cases of transient hoarseness, 1 case of permanent hoarseness, 2 cases of temporary hypocalcemia and 1 case of permanent hypocalcemia.There were no perioperative deaths.

Conclusion

Bipolar electrocoagulation is safe and effective for the treatment of elderly giant goiter, and it is worthy popularizing and applying.

Key words: Goiter, Bipolar electrocoagulation forceps, Surgical treatment

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