Surgical treatment of multinodular goiter: incidence of lesions of the recurrent nerves after total thyroidectomy

The problems concerning surgical goiter treatment are discussed, particularly the morbidity of total thyroidectomy and possible injury to recurrent nerves in comparison to the partial resection of the gland. We discuss our case material and review the literature. We conclude that total thyroidectomy...

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Published in:	International surgery Vol. 85; no. 3; p. 190
Main Authors:	Bononi, M, de Cesare, A, Atella, F, Angelini, M, Fierro, A, Fiori, E, Camgemi, V, Piat, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy 01-07-2000
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Female Goiter, Nodular - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve - pathology Thyroidectomy
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Summary:	The problems concerning surgical goiter treatment are discussed, particularly the morbidity of total thyroidectomy and possible injury to recurrent nerves in comparison to the partial resection of the gland. We discuss our case material and review the literature. We conclude that total thyroidectomy seems to be the most effective surgical procedure with lower morbidity than subtotal thyroidectomy.
ISSN:	0020-8868