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Volume 12 Issue 4 ( October-December ) 2023

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To learn the method of clinical evaluation and management principles of common neck swellings with special emphasis on thyroid, targeting the undergraduate MBBS students, BDS students, nursing students, community health officers
Dr. Keshu Pundir, Dr. Vishal Khasarya, Dr. Pritam Kundu

Background: Neck swellings, often referred to as neck masses or lumps, are frequent occurrences that can arise from a variety of underlying causes. The assessment and management of neck swellings pose diagnostic complexities due to the intricate anatomy and diverse pathologies in the neck region. This manuscript aims to provide a comprehensive grasp of neck swellings, particularly focusing on their evaluation, differential diagnosis, and surgical management principles. Methods:This study, conducted in Jaipur, Rajasthan, aimed to educate MBBS, BDS, nursing students, and community health officers on clinical evaluation and management of neck swellings, focusing on thyroid conditions. Sixty participants underwent surgeries involving the neck, with data on demographics, hemodynamics, surgical outcomes, and recovery levels collected. Results:This study enhances understanding of clinical approaches and surgical principles in managing common neck swellings, with a focus on thyroid conditions. Aimed at undergraduate medical, dental, nursing, and community health students, the research investigated demographic characteristics, hemodynamic stability, surgical outcomes, postoperative pain, and recovery levels. The results highlight improved hemodynamic stability, successful surgical outcomes, and varying postoperative pain and recovery profiles between study and control groups, underscoring the value of comprehensive neck swelling management education. Conclusion:This initiative enhances understanding of neck swelling management. Better hemodynamics, successful surgeries, and varying recoveries were observed. It prepares future healthcare professionals to provide effective care and contribute to early disease management.

 
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