Euthyroidectomy under local versus general anesthesia in health camp settings in Uganda: a protocol for randomized prospective equivalence single-blind controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endemic goiter is highly prevalent in Uganda at 60.2%, contributing to the high surgical burden. While compelling evidence suggest that in selected cases, thyroidectomy under local anesthesia (LA) is associated with fewer post-operative complications, low costs, and short hospital stays, local anesthesia is not considered a priority technique for thyroidectomy in resource-constrained settings such as Uganda, despite having fewer general anesthesia (GA) and critical care providers. The objective of this trial is to compare euthyroidectomy under local versus general anesthesia among patients with grade 1-2 uncomplicated euthyroid goiter in Uganda.

Methods

This prospective equivalence randomized, single-blind controlled trial protocol will be conducted among eligible

SUBMITTER: Kabuye U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10230134 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature