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’ hypert...

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Main Authors: E. J. Limonard, P. H. Bisschop, E. Fliers, E. J. Nieveen van Dijkum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/548796