Hypothyroidism and Wound Healing After Salvage Laryngectomy

ConclusionPostoperative hypothyroidism independently predicts postoperative wound-healing complications. The association of hypothyroidism with fistula formation may yield opportunities to modulate wound healing with thyroid supplementation or to provide a biomarker of wound progression.
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research