Editor's note: This story was edited to include additional comments. CHICAGO — Neck hematomas following thyroid surgery, though rare, are highly associated with key factors including comorbid ...

Finding a lump in the neck or hearing the words “thyroid nodule” can instantly create fear. Many people immediately worry about cancer or surgery. However, here’s the reassuring truth: most thyroid ...

Thyroid surgery is not without side effects. It can impact the patient's quality of life due to factors like scarring, the necessity of lifelong hormone replacement and potential complications, such ...

As part of Thyroid Nodule Awareness Week, Dr. Roy will host a LIVE Q&A session on Facebook February 26 to answer ...

If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, surgery is a standard and effective treatment. Oncologist Jason Hunt, MD, FACS, provides insights into the surgery process and after. Topics include the ...

Plus, when to see a doctor.

How frequently do readmissions occur after thyroid surgery? In a recent paper published in Surgery, [1] the authors documented the frequency and causes of readmission following thyroid surgery in ...