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

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Ayman El Nakeeb

Mansoura, Egypt, Egypt, 335111