The value of total thyroidectomy as the definitive treatment for Graves' disease: A single centre experience of 594 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Thyroidectomy is the preferred approach as the definitive treatment for Graves' disease. The outcomes for total thyroidectomy in a large series of 594 patients, who were observed in the last decade, will be presented in this study.

Methods

The study concerned a retrospective review of 594 patients, undergoing a total thyroidectomy for Graves' disease. The incidence of complications and outcomes on hyperthyroidism and correlated symptoms resolution were also evaluated.

Results

The mean age of the patients was of 44.7 ± 12.7 years and 456 patients (76.7%) were females. The mean gland weight was 67.3 ± 10.8 g (range: 20-350 g) and, in 397 patients (66.8%), the gland weighed >40 g. The mean operative time was 125 ± 23.1 min (range: 65-212 min). Temporary and perma

SUBMITTER: Cipolla C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6377402 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature