Pain management following thyroidectomies, which can cause mild to moderate postoperative pain, particularly in the first 24 hours following surgery, has received little attention . The incision of the wound, neck hyperextension, retraction of the wound margins during surgery, and dissection are the main reasons of post-thyroidectomy discomfort . After thyroid surgery, pain management improves patients' quality of life and facilitates a speedy return to regular daily activities. the aim of the study to evaluate the effects of bupivacaine instillation after thyroidectomy against infiltration into the surgical field in order to reduce postoperative discomfort following thyroid surgery.
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Total analgesic consumption
Timeframe: 24 hours
Ahmed Hussien Abdel hakim Mohamed, residant doctor