A Perioperative Small Dose of Dexamethasone Enhances Postoperative Recovery by Reducing Volume and Inflammatory Contents in Wound Drainage After Thyroid Surgery: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Prospective Study

ConclusionsOne perioperative small dose of dexamethasone reduced wound drainage volume and inflammatory content after thyroid surgery, thereby possibly contributing to early recovery. The effects of dexamethasone have never been evaluated before under these conditions.Registration number:NCT02304250 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).

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Source: World Journal of Surgery - June 3, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research