Tracheal Resection in the Management of Thyroid Cancer: An Evidence-Based Approach.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2021

Publication Title

The Laryngoscope

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Determine the effect of patient demographics and surgical approach on patient outcomes after tracheal resection in the management of thyroid cancer.

STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

METHODS: Systematic review of literature was performed using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library to identify patients with thyroid carcinoma who underwent tracheal resection. Pooled estimates for patient demographics, presenting findings, complications, and outcomes are determined using random-effects meta-analyses.

RESULTS: Ninety-six relevant studies encompassing 1,179 patients met inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis pooled rates of complications: 1.7% (confidence interval [CI] 0.8-2.5; P < .001; I

CONCLUSION: Management of invasive thyroid carcinoma may require tracheal resection to achieve locoregional control. Nevertheless, postoperative complications are not insignificant, and therefore this risk cannot be overlooked when counseling patients perioperatively. Laryngoscope, 131:932-946, 2021.

Volume

131

Issue

4

First Page

932

Last Page

946

DOI

10.1002/lary.29112

ISSN

1531-4995

PubMed ID

32985692

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