Volume changes in remnant thyroid tissue after thyroidectomy in Graves disease
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Thyroid Function after Subtotal Thyroidectomy in Patients with Graves' Hyperthyroidism
BACKGROUND Subtotal thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure, in which the surgeon leaves a small thyroid remnant in situ to preserve thyroid function, thereby preventing lifelong thyroid hormone supplementation therapy. AIM To evaluate thyroid function after subtotal thyroidectomy for Graves' hyperthyroidism. SUBJECTS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0929-6646
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2012.08.013