Status:

UNKNOWN

Comparing Efficacy of Postoperative Oral Antibiotic Use in Trans-Oral Thyroidectomy

Lead Sponsor:

Seoul National University Hospital

Conditions:

Surgical Wound Infection

Thyroid Nodule

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery is a emerging surgical technique for thyroid surgery. This study to investigate the need for postoperative antibiotics in transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery.

Detailed Description

To prevent possible infection from the oral cavity flora, most surgeons prescribe postoperative oral antibiotics more than 3 to 7 days after surgery. Currently, there's no clinical evidence that posto...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients who planned to Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy
  • Age between 20 to 70
  • Voluntarily consenting to the study and study agreement
  • No local invasion or distant metastasis
  • Normal vocal cord function in laryngoscopic exam
  • No significant abnormalities in preoperative laboratory tests

Exclusion

  • Take aspirin or antiplatelet drugs within 7 days before admission
  • Uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, chronic renal failure, or coagulation disease
  • History of cardiovascular disease (angina pectoris, heart failure, myocardial infarction, history of coronary artery disease, stroke, transient ischemic attack)
  • Substance abuse and alcohol abuse
  • History of esophageal and airway diseases
  • Patient was participated in other clinical trials within 30 days
  • History of neck irradiation or surgery
  • History of drug allergies
  • Pregnant or lactating women

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 4 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 3 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03295955

Start Date

September 4 2017

End Date

December 3 2018

Last Update

September 28 2017

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Jin Wook Yi

Seoul, South Korea, 03080