Complications and readmission rates among 232 patients who underwent thyroidectomies at The Ottawa Hospital, Riverside campus, from 2002 to 2004
| Complication | Total no. (no. admitted) n = 232 | Complication rate, % |
|---|---|---|
| Hypocalcemia | 6 (2) | 2.5 |
| Hematoma | 1 (0) | 0.4 |
| Vocal cord injury | 1 (0) | 0.4 |
| Wound infection | 2 (1) | 0.9 |
| Pain | 1 (1) | 0.4 |