Anjanappa T. H1, Arjun A2
AIM: The aim of this study is to present our experience on not using drain for thyroidectomy in a teaching hospital.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 5 years single surgeon’s clinically study in a teaching hospital conducted between July 2007 to June 2012. Age group considered was from 11 years to 70 years. Data was obtained from a pre designed profroma from the hospital records and analyzed by chi square and percentages.
RESULTS: Indication for thyroid surgery was more in females. More cases were between 21 0 30 years. Out of 87 cases in 68 cases drain was not placed and in 19 cases drain was placed. Out of 68 cases in which drain was not placed, only 2 had minor post-operative complications. In almost all patients without drain were discharged within 48 hours of surgery.
