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. 2013 Dec;130(6):363-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.anorl.2013.04.001. Epub 2013 Aug 15.

Patient information ahead of thyroid surgery. Guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL)

SFORL Work Group  1 ; J Santini, J-P Alfonsi, F Bonichon, A Bozec, A Giovanni, B Goichot, M-F Heymann, O Laccourreye, G Latil, J-F Papon, J-L Sadoul, V Strunski, F Tissier-Rible
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Patient information ahead of thyroid surgery. Guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL)

SFORL Work Group et al. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2013 Dec.
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Abstract

Objective: The authors present the guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL) on patient information ahead of thyroid surgery.

Methods: A multidisciplinary medical team was tasked with a scientific literature review on this topic. The texts retrieved were analyzed by an independent committee. A joint meeting drew up the final guidelines. The strength of the recommendations (grade A, B or C) was based on levels of evidence.

Results: It is recommended that the results of preoperative exploration and the indications for surgery should be explained to the patient. Patients should be informed as to the type of surgery, surgical objectives, risks and consequences. It is mandatory to obtain the patient's written consent before surgery.

Conclusion: Appropriate medical information is a critical step in patient management.

Keywords: Complications; Guidelines; Information; Surgery; Thyroid.

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