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Complications of total thyroidectomy include all except

A
Hoarseness of voice
B
Airway obstruction
C
Hemorrhage
D
Hypercalcaemia
High-Yield Explanation
Rates of post-procedure hypocalcemia are approximately 5%, and it resolves in 80% of cases in approximately 12 months Other complications include haemorrhage , damage to recurrent laryngeal nerve and superior laryngeal nerve. Respiratory obstruction due to laryngeal oedema or very rarely due to collapse or kinking of the trachea(tracheomalacia). Ref : Robbins Basis 8/e 1121

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