Thyroid Surgery Complications. During the 1800s the mortality rate from thyroid surgery was approximately 40. Severe untreated hypothyroidism can cause fluid buildup that puts pressure on the nerves in your arms and legs.
Complications of thyroid surgery practice essentials. Severe untreated hypothyroidism can cause fluid buildup that puts pressure on the nerves in your arms and legs. Most deaths were caused by.
As with any operation there is always a chance of bleeding.
However the relative risk of complications is very low and is usually outweighed by the potential benefits of having the surgery. The average blood loss for thyroid. During the 1800s the mortality rate from thyroid surgery was approximately 40. Bleeding in the hours right after surgery that could lead to acute respiratory distress.
