Patient information ahead of thyroid surgery. Guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL)

Summary Objective The authors present the guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL) on patient information ahead of thyroid surgery. Methods A multidisciplinary medical team was tasked with a scientific literature review on this topic. The texts retr...

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Published in:European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases head and neck diseases, 2013-12, Vol.130 (6), p.363-368
Main Authors: Santini, J, Alfonsi, J.-P, Bonichon, F, Bozec, A, Giovanni, A, Goichot, B, Heymann, M.-F, Laccourreye, O, Latil, G, Papon, J.-F, Sadoul, J.-L, Strunski, V, Tissier-Rible, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia, General
Complications
France
Guidelines
Humans
Information
Informed Consent - legislation & jurisprudence
Otolaryngology
Patient Care Team
Patient Education as Topic
Patient Rights - legislation & jurisprudence
Postoperative Care
Postoperative Complications
Preoperative Care
Surgery
Thyroid
Thyroidectomy
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Summary:Summary Objective The authors present the guidelines of the French Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL) on patient information ahead of thyroid surgery. Methods A multidisciplinary medical team was tasked with a scientific literature review on this topic. The texts retrieved were analyzed by an independent committee. A joint meeting drew up the final guidelines. The strength of the recommendations (grade A, B or C) was based on levels of evidence. Results It is recommended that the results of preoperative exploration and the indications for surgery should be explained to the patient. Patients should be informed as to the type of surgery, surgical objectives, risks and consequences. It is mandatory to obtain the patient's written consent before surgery. Conclusion Appropriate medical information is a critical step in patient management.
ISSN:1879-7296
1879-730X
DOI:10.1016/j.anorl.2013.04.001