A meta-analysis comparing the outcomes of LigaSure Small Jaw versus clamp-and-tie technique or Harmonic Focus Scalpel in thyroidectomy.

Medicine (Baltimore) · 2017 · PMC5369883 · PMID 28296728

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[ 12 , 14 ] However, less-temporary hypocalcemia rate in LS Small Jaw was highly significant than clamp-and-tie in 4 studies (OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.27–0.90, P = 0.02) (Fig. 4 ).

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