Surgical Intervention in Chronic (Hashimotoʼs) Thyroiditis

Surgical therapy in Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is usually considered to be manageable by levothyroxine (L-T4) administration, which can reduce the thyroid volume and supplement the lack of hormone. However, we sometimes encounter a huge goiter that has not shrunk in response to L-T4 therapy. These goiters continue to produce symptoms of compression and an unsightly appearance. Here we discuss the surgical indica...

Autoimmune chronic thyroiditis on chronic hemodialysis.

O17: Potential Benefits of Surgical Intervention in Epilepsy

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Chronic Mitral Regurgitation: When the Optimal Timing of Surgical Intervention?

Optimal timing of surgery in mitral regurgitation (MR) is a complex problem that has been studied widely. The pathophysiological mechanism and hemodynamic changes whereby MR exerts its deleterious effects on survival is well recognized. Early reports in the literatures and newer prospective studies suggest that severe MR is not a benign state and it has a high morbidity and eventually mortality...

Endoscopic or Surgical Intervention for Painful Obstructive Chronic Pancreatitis.

BACKGROUND Endoscopy and surgery are the treatment modalities of choice in patients with obstructive chronic pancreatitis. Physicians face the decision between endoscopy and surgery for this group of patients, without clear consensus. OBJECTIVES To assess and compare the effectiveness and complications of surgical and endoscopic interventions in the management of pain for obstructive chronic ...