Status:
COMPLETED
the Use of Harmonic Scalpel Versus Knot Tying for Total Thyroidectomy
Lead Sponsor:
Mansoura University
Conditions:
Thyroid Swelling
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Consecutive patients treated for thyroid enlargement at our institution were evaluated for inclusion. Participants were randomly allocated to receive total thyroidectomy using harmonic scalpel HS or u...
Detailed Description
Patients and method: Consecutive patients treated for thyroid enlargement at our institution were evaluated for inclusion. Participants were randomly allocated to receive total thyroidectomy using har...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Consecutive patients treated for thyroid enlargement
Exclusion
- patients with one lobe pathology who need hemithyroidectomy, malignant thyroid previous neck operation, or a history of neck irradiation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
130 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01189955
Start Date
February 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
August 27 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Ayman El Nakeeb
Mansoura, Egypt, Egypt, 335111