Thyroidectomy in children and adolescents: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thyroid surgery in pediatric population is not as common as that in adults, although they share the same indications, techniques and complications. This review aims to evaluate the surgical management of thyroid disease in patients under 18 years old.

Methods

We conducted a bibliographic search in the international literature. Data from the identified studies such as demographics, indication for surgery, type of procedure, complications and length of hospital stay were recorded. A retrospective review study of all patients under 18 years old who underwent thyroidectomy was performed.

Results

We included 37 retrospective studies and a total of 12,728 patients. Thyroidectomy was more common in female patients and the mean age was approximately 14 years old. T

SUBMITTER: Vouchara A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11150202 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature