Completion Thyroidectomy
International Journal of Thyroidology
;
: 87-92, 2021.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-914667
ABSTRACT
Completion thyroidectomy is defined as surgical removal of the remnant thyroid tissue after resection of the thyroid gland. The frequency of completion thyroidectomy varies among researchers, but is estimated to be about 5-45%. Completion thyroidectomy may cause complications due to the presence of inflammation, adhesions, swelling, and scars at the surgical site due to the initial surgery. There is still controversy over the indications and timing of completion thyroidectomy. In this review, we would like to summarize the changes in indications for completion thyroidectomy and review the literature on its necessity.
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English
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International Journal of Thyroidology
Year:
2021
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