Outcomes of Preoperative Medical Therapy for Thyroidectomy in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

Thyroidectomy provides definitive treatment for autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) often resulting in improved quality of life. Historically, patients with AITD undergoing thyroidectomy have increased rates of postoperative hypoparathyroidism and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. We investigated the outcomes of preoperative medications in patients with AITD undergoing thyroidectomy.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - December 6, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Signe M. Braafladt, Timothy C. Baumgartner, Hannah R. Allison, Alisa N. Blumenthaler, Hadley E. Ritter, Cary N. Mariash, Dawn M. Elfenbein, Alexandria D. McDow Tags: Endocrine Surgery Source Type: research