Preoperative preparation of hyperthyroidism for thyroidectomy – Role of supersaturated iodine and lithium carbonate

Preoperative preparation of hyperthyroidism for thyroidectomy – Role of supersaturated iodine and lithium carbonate

Introduction: Thyroidectomy is effective and safe procedure for permanent cure of hyperthyroidism (HT). Iodine preparations are widely used before operation to prevent excess blood loss. Ideal regimen for refractory HT is debated. This retrospective case–control study is designed to study the effica...

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Main Authors: Gopalakrishnan C Nair, Misha J C. Babu, Riju Menon, Pradeep Jacob
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Graves' disease
lithium carbonate
Lugol's iodine
total thyroidectomy
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2018;volume=22;issue=3;spage=392;epage=396;aulast=Nair

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