Complications of total thyroidectomy include all except
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
Hoarseness of voice
Airway obstruction
Hemorrhage
Hypercalcaemia
Endocrinology and breast