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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/548796 |
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