This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'Which of the following will NOT lead to respiratory distress after thyroid surgery: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Seroma at local site, B. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, C. Hypocalcemia, D. Hematoma at local site', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Hypocalcemia will not lead to respiratory distress in post thyroidectomy patients. All others can lead to respiratory distress. Complications of Thyroid Surgery: Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve Transient hypocalcemia (results from injury of parathyroid tissue) Postoperative hematomas Injury of cervical sympathetic trunk Bilateral vocal cord dysfunction Seromas Wound cellulitis and infection Injury to surrounding structures such as the carotid aery, jugular vein, and esophagus Ref: Lal G., Clark O.H. (2010). Chapter 38. Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal. In F.C. Brunicardi, D.K. Andersen, T.R. Billiar, D.L. Dunn, J.G. Hunter, J.B. Matthews, R.E. Pollock (Eds), Schwaz's Principles of Surgery, 9e.", 'role': 'assistant'}]