Data of all (n = 131) patients carrying thyroid carcinoma and operated
on between January 1st, 1979, and September 30th, 1994 in our center
mere analyzed retrospectively. Patient's files were reviewed concernin
g histological diagnosis, TNM-classification, operation procedure and
complications. Follow-up data were obtained in all cases from local ca
ncer registry as well as from personal records. Statistical analysis w
as performed using PCS-software (TopSoft, Hannover).