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Summary of bleeding sources.
| Category | Location | n |
|---|---|---|
| Artery (n = 23) | Branch of superior thyroid artery | 15 |
| Branch of inferior thyroid artery | 7 | |
| Branch of transverse cervical artery | 1 | |
| Venous (n = 13) | Anterior jugular vein | 4 |
| Inferior thyroid vein | 3 | |
| Branch of internal jugular vein | 2 | |
| Subfascial vein | 1 | |
| Subcutaneous tissue | 2 | |
| Remnant thyroid tissue of Zach nodule | 1 | |
| Unknown (n = 3) | 3 |
