Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Drains Usage vs Without Drains After Thyroid Surgery

Drain vs no Drain After Thyroid Surgeries: a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial.

The aim of this study is to compare patients who used drain to patients who did not use drain post-thyroidectomy regarding the short-term outcomes .

Inclusion Criteria:

• (1) Male or female patients undergoing thyroidectomy (2) Patients with ages: from 18 to 60 years old. (3) Patients with normal thyroid function tests (4) Patients who are fit for general-anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

• (1) Patients with bleeding diathesis and those on anticoagulants. (2) Patients with thyrotoxicosis (uncontrolled) (3) Patients those requiring neck L.N dissection. (4) Patients with previous neck surgeries. (5) Patients with severe comorbid conditions with high risk for general anesthesia.