Publication Name	World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Manuscript ID	4023
Country	Greece

Received	2013-06-09 08:34
Peer-Review Started	2013-06-12 13:42
To Make the First Decision	2013-07-19 08:49
Return for Revision	2013-07-20 23:29
Revised	2013-09-18 01:43
Second Decision	2013-12-10 16:36
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-12-11 10:03
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2013-12-12 05:22
Typeset the Manuscript	2014-02-18 10:18
Publish the Manuscript Online	2014-03-05 15:42

ISSN	2218-6247 (online)
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Autobiography
Article Title	Classic clamp-and-tie total thyroidectomy for large goiters in the modern era: To drain or not to drain?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Theodossis S Papavramidis, Ioannis Pliakos, Nick Michalopoulos, George Mistriotis, Niko Panteli, George Gkoutzamanis and Spiros Papavramidis
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Corresponding Author	Theodossis S Papavramidis, MD, PhD, 3rd Department of Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 6 Aigaiou Str., 54655 Thessaloniki, Greece. papavramidis@hotmail.com
Key Words	Total thyroidectomy; Drains; Postoperative complications; Postoperative hemorrhage; Discomfort
Core Tip	The present aim is to elucidate the significance of drains in thyroid surgery for large goiters in the modern era. The authors conclude that there are two major parameters that influence the placement of drains: the surgeon’s experience and the patient’s discomfort.
Publish Date	2014-03-05 15:42
Citation	Papavramidis TS, Pliakos I, Michalopoulos N, Mistriotis G, Panteli N, Gkoutzamanis G, Papavramidis S. Classic clamp-and-tie total thyroidectomy for large goiters in the modern era: to drain or not to drain? World J Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 4(1): 1-5
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6247/full/v4/i1/1.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5319/wjo.v4.i1.1

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Manuscript File	4023-Review.doc
Answering Reviewers	4023-Answering reviewers.pdf
Copyright License Agreement	4023-Copyright assignment.pdf
Peer-review Report	4023-Peer reviewer(s).pdf
Scientific Editor Work List	4023-Scientific editor work list.doc