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Demographic characteristics and preoperative diagnosis in HS (Harmonic Scalpel) and CH (Conventional Hemostasis) groups.
| HS group (n = 50) |
CH group (n = 50) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) (range) | 48.7 (21–73) |
51.4 (23–72) |
| Sex (M/F) | 22/28 | 19/31 |
| Thyroid volume (mean ± SD) (range), mL |
41.3 ± 12.9 (11–62) | 37.8 ± 16.1 (9–61) |
|
| ||
| Preoperative diagnosis | ||
| Simple multinodular goiter | 29 | 31 |
| Toxic multinodular goiter | 11 | 10 |
| Graves disease | 4 | 5 |
| Differentiated carcinoma | 6 | 4 |
