Thyroidectomy Under Regional Anaesthesia: An Orl Perspective
Background: The use of regional anaesthesia as an effective alternative to general anaesthesia in thyroid surgeries is now being accepted in many parts of the world. In this day of computers and technology, there is an increased awareness among the people of the available options of anaesthesia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6617/16055_CE[Ra1]_F(AK)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Background: The use of regional anaesthesia as an effective
alternative to general anaesthesia in thyroid surgeries is now
being accepted in many parts of the world. In this day of
computers and technology, there is an increased awareness
among the people of the available options of anaesthesia and
the adverse effects of general anaesthesia. They thus have
an inclination to avoid general anaesthesia wherever feasible.
This study dwells on the use of regional anaesthesia as an
alternative tool that can be offered to the patients undergoing
thyroidectomy.
Aims: This study aims at analysing the effectiveness, safety,
ease and patient acceptability of performing thyroidectomies
under regional anaesthesia.
Settings and Design: This prospective study was performed at
a university – affiliated hospital.
Materials and Methods: Twenty nine patients who underwent
thyroidectomy for benign thyroid diseases under regional
anaesthesia were included in this study: 20 patients under deep
cervical plexus block and 9 patients under cervical epidural
anaesthesia.
Statistical analysis used: Z-test and validity test.
Results: In our study, all the 29 patients who underwent
thyroidectomy under regional anaesthesia found the
anaesthesia effective and were comfortable throughout the
procedure. The surgeon too was at ease while performing the
surgery. No complications were recorded.
Conclusion: In our present study, regional anaesthesia (Cervical
epidural anaesthesia and Cervical plexus block) has been used
safely and effectively in 29 thyroid surgeries. We conclude that
although regional anaesthesia has been reserved for high risk
thyroidectomies it may be offered as effective alternative to
general anaesthesia even in routine thyroid surgeries. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |