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3225175

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-3-28
pubmed:abstractText
In a series of 107 patients operated on for hyperthyroidism, the incidence of postoperative hypothyroidism has been evaluated, stressing its major causes. These appear related to a decreased function of residual parenchyma, autoimmune diseases, previous irradiation of the neck, preexisting defects of the hormonogenesis. The importance of the thyroid remnant has been enphasized together with the preservation of its blood supply. A higher incidence of hypothyroidism has been observed after more extensive operations, particularly subtotal thyroidectomy, in patients affected by Graves' disease. Finally, the need for short and long term follow-up after surgery is outlined and whether a replacement therapy is required or not. It is concluded that, postoperative hypothyroidism should not be considered a complication but a predictable consequence.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0392-3525
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
18
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
143-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1988
pubmed:articleTitle
Pathophysiology and predictivity of postoperative hypothyroidism.
pubmed:affiliation
Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica Generale, Università di Parma.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article