Is Harmonic Scalpel Beneficial in Total Thyroidectomy?
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harmonic scalpel is more secure than conventional methods in total thyroidectomy: a randomized clinical trial
conclusions hs in total thyroidectomy, reduces operating time, blood loss, postoperative pain, drainage volume, voice changes, and postoperative hypocalcemia, compared to conventional techniques. background traditional haemostatic techniques in total thyroidectomy may cause some damages to surrounding tissues. it is believed that these damages can be reduced using ultrasonic dissector devices l...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Akdeniz Medical Journal
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1300-1779
DOI: 10.17954/amj.2015.25