What is the care pathway of patients who undergo thyroid surgery in France and its potential pitfalls? A national cohort

Conclusions
This almost nationwide study demonstrates the suboptimal management of patients prior to thyroidectomy in France. It suggests overdiagnosis and potential harms to patients, and calls for a review of the relevance of thyroidectomy, particularly with regard to microcancers.

Source: BMJ Open - April 7, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mathonnet, M., Cuerq, A., Tresallet, C., Thalabard, J.-C., Fery-Lemonnier, E., Russ, G., Leenhardt, L., Bigorgne, C., Tuppin, P., Millat, B., Fagot-Campagna, A. Tags: Open access, Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology, Epidemiology, Oncology, Public health, Surgery, Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Source Type: research