the main objective of this study was to identify the incidence of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia in patients underwent lobectomy, subtotal thyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy. this randomized trial study was performed from may 2010 to july 2011 among 108 consecutive patients undergoing thyroidectomy. patients were allocated into 3 groups based on the 3 common type of thyroidectomy. pre and po...

PURPOSE To compare the postoperative early-stage complications of total and bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy for benign multi-nodular goiter. MATERIAL AND METHODS There were 409 patients. The patients were divided into two groups. A total of 258 (63%) patients underwent total thyroidectomy, and 151 (37%) patients underwent bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy. RESULTS Recurrent laryngeal nerve ...

Purpose: Subtotal thyroidectomy has been the standard operation for Graves’ disease in achieving a favorable outcome in recovery of euthyroid state. However, the postoperative outcomes following subtotal thyroidectomy differ by surgeon and postoperative thyroid dysfunctions develop as time passes. Here, we have studied the validity of total thyroidectomy for Graves’ disease patients, with a com...

Subtotal and total thyroidectomy are the surgeries commonly performed for benign thyroid disorders. Total thyroidectomy was not routinely performed in the past as it was believed that complications like hypoparathyroidism and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury are more common after total thyroidectomy. However subtotal thyroidectomy is associated with recurrence of the disease which warrants a se...

OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of truncal ligation of the inferior thyroid arteries during bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy on the incidence of hypocalcaemia after thyroidectomy. DESIGN Prospective non-randomised study. SETTING Teaching hospital, Turkey. SUBJECTS 216 patients who had bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy for non-toxic nodular goitre between 1990 and 1996. INTERVENTIONS The t...

The extent of thyroidectomy in Graves' disease is still a matter of controversy. Subtotal thyroidectomy has been used as the standard surgical procedure for Graves' disease in Japan, but high hyperthyroidism relapse rates have been reported. We retrospectively studied serial changes in the thyroid function Graves' disease patients after they had been treated by subtotal thyroidectomy and asse...

BACKGROUND Both Total and Subtotal Thyroidectomy are correct treatment options for symptomatic Euthyroid Multinodular Goitre. The choice depends upon surgeon's preference due to consideration of disadvantages like permanent hypothyroidism in Total Thyroidectomy and high chances of recurrence in Subtotal Thyroidectomy. Many surgeons believe that there is a higher incidence of Recurrent Laryngeal...

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...

Aim: To determine the outcome of thyroid surgery for treatment of multinodular goiter and compare subtotal and total thyroidectomy surgeries. Methods: This study was conducted at the department of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, Hayat Medical Complex Peshawar from Jan. 2012 to June. 2012 (6months). This study included 60 patients with multinodular goiter. These patients were divided i...