Goiter surgery recommendations in sub-Saharan Africa in humanitarian cooperation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The standard treatment for endemic goiter is usually total thyroidectomy. In low- and middle-income countries, the management of thyroid disease, which is commonplace in fully developed countries, is not always possible. The purpose of this study is to establish a treatment algorithm to calculate the extent of thyroidectomy based on the risk factors of each patient.

Methods

This is a retrospective observational study conducted during the period between 2017 and 2019. A total of 287 patients with thyroid pathology were treated in Maragua Hospital (Kenya). The results of surgical treatment were analyzed after the implementation of an individualized treatment protocol.

Results

One hundred and sixty patients with different types of goiter underwent surgery: sol

SUBMITTER: Martinez JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9008146 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature