Association of Vessel-Sealant Devices vs Conventional Hemostasis With Postoperative Neck Hematoma After Thyroid Operations

Abstract

Use of VSDs during thyroid operations was associated with reduced odds of neck hematoma compared with CH techniques without increasing odds of nerve injury. The results suggest that postoperative neck hematoma rates after thyroid surgery may differ based on the hemostasis technique and that these differences should be considered when developing strategies for quality improvement of postoperative outcomes.