Long-Term Effect of Surgery in Graves’ Disease: 20 Years Experience in a Single Institution

The present study compared the long-term outcome of subtotal thyroidectomy (ST) to that of total thyroidectomy (TT) in Graves’ disease (GD). Patients with GD requiring surgery were divided between two groups: ST and TT. Postoperative thyroid function (PoTF) changes, including hypothyroidism, euthyro...

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Main Authors: Tae-Yon Sung, Yu-mi Lee, Jong Ho Yoon, Ki-Wook Chung, Suck Joon Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/542641