Retrospective Evaluation of the Efficacy of Superficial Cervical Block on the Postoperative Use of Tramadol in Thyroid Surgery Under General Anesthesia

ABSTRACT Introduction National trends are showing statistically significant increase in the thyroid surgeries being performed by otorhinolaryngologist surgeons. There is a rising interest among the otorhinolaryngology surgeons subspecializing in head and neck surgeries to increase the horizons in the advancements in thyroid surgeries. Cervical epidural anesthesia (CEA) for thyroid surgeries is gaining popularity over general anesthesia (GA) for the various advantages it offers. Objective This prospective study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and ease of thyroidectomy under CEA as compared to GA. Materials and methods A prospective study of total of 30 patients undergoing thyroid surgery from two teaching hospitals. They were randomly allotted into CEA and GA groups of 15 members each. Results In the CEA group, postoperative comfort and economic feasibility were found to be better compared to GA group. The blood volume loss was lesser in the CEA group. The CEA group also offered the added advantage of vocal cord monitoring by voice contact during the surgery. Both the CEA and GA group maintained hemodynamic stability. There were no complications in both the groups. Conclusion Even though thyroid surgery is currently being performed mostly under GA, CEA must be considered for thyroid surgeries routinely. CEA offers a number of advantages of GA in selected cases. This study has proved that CEA has distinct advantages over GA in thyroidectomies. Considering the ease and effectiveness of CEA, it is as good as GA, if not better, even in routine thyroidectomies. How to cite this article Mohammed S, Santosh UP, Pereira N. Comparison of Cervical Epidural Anesthesia and General Anesthesia for Thyroid Surgery. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2014;6(1):1-4.

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Stereotactic surgery for subthalamic nucleus stimulation under general anesthesia: A retrospective evaluation of Japanese patients with Parkinson's disease

Parkinsonism & Related Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.parkreldis.2006.07.008 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 101-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Kazumichi Yamada ◽

Satoshi Goto ◽

Jun-ichi Kuratsu ◽

Kazuhito Matsuzaki ◽

Tetsuya Tamura ◽

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Keyword(s):

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

General Anesthesia ◽

Subthalamic Nucleus ◽

Japanese Patients ◽

Stereotactic Surgery ◽

Retrospective Evaluation ◽

Subthalamic Nucleus Stimulation

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The analgesic efficacy of bilateral superficial cervical plexus block for thyroid surgery under general anesthesia: a prospective cohort study

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-020-4907-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yophtahe B. Woldegerima ◽

Amare G. Hailekiros ◽

Girmay L. Fitiwi

Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

General Anesthesia ◽

Prospective Cohort Study ◽

Thyroid Surgery ◽

Prospective Cohort ◽

Analgesic Efficacy ◽

Cervical Plexus ◽

Superficial Cervical Plexus Block ◽

Cervical Plexus Block ◽

Plexus Block

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Comparison of Cervical Epidural Anesthesia and General Anesthesia for Thyroid Surgery

Otorhinolaryngology Clinics - An International Journal ◽

10.5005/aijoc-6-2-24 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 24-27

Author(s):

Shamna Mohammed

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

General Anesthesia ◽

Epidural Anesthesia ◽

Thyroid Surgery ◽

Economic Feasibility ◽

Teaching Hospitals ◽

Volume Loss ◽

Hemodynamic Stability ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

National Trends

ABSTRACT Introduction National trends are showing statistically significant increase in the thyroid surgeries being performed by otorhinolaryngologist surgeons. There is a rising interest among the otorhinolaryngology surgeons subspecializing in head and neck surgeries to increase the horizons in the advancements in thyroid surgeries. Cervical epidural anesthesia (CEA) for thyroid surgeries is gaining popularity over general anesthesia (GA) for the various advantages it offers. Objective This prospective study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and ease of thyroidectomy under CEA as compared to GA. Materials and methods A prospective study of total of 30 patients undergoing thyroid surgery from two teaching hospitals. They were randomly allotted into CEA and GA groups of 15 members each. Results In the CEA group, postoperative comfort and economic feasibility were found to be better compared to GA group. The blood volume loss was lesser in the CEA group. The CEA group also offered the added advantage of vocal cord monitoring by voice contact during the surgery. Both the CEA and GA group maintained hemodynamic stability. There were no complications in both the groups. Conclusion Even though thyroid surgery is currently being performed mostly under GA, CEA must be considered for thyroid surgeries routinely. CEA offers a number of advantages of GA in selected cases. This study has proved that CEA has distinct advantages over GA in thyroidectomies. Considering the ease and effectiveness of CEA, it is as good as GA, if not better, even in routine thyroidectomies.

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