Table 2.
Total thyroidectomy: complications.
| Total | Group A | Group B | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary hypoparathyroidism | 48 (22.32%) | 33 (19.52%) | 15 (32.60%) | 0.091 |
| Permanent hypoparathyroidism | 13 (6.04%) | 8 (4.73%) | 5 (10.86%) | 0.23 |
| Temporary unilateral vocal cord palsy | 4 (1.86%) | 2 (1.18%) | 2 (4.34%) | 0.42 |
| Permanent unilateral vocal cord palsy | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bilateral vocal cord palsy | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Neck hematoma | 2 (0.93%) | 1 (0.059%) | 1 (2.17%) | 0.9 |