Surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>In order to explore the management of peri-operation and the therapeutic effect in the surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fifty five cases of hyperthyroidism were undergone near-total thyroidectomy, during the operation recurrent laryngeal nerve was exposed, and the parathyroid was found with microscope when necessary. The third rank of inferior thyroid arteries were ligated to guarantee the blood supply for parathyroid.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All cases underwent near-total thyroidectomy. There was no mortality, and no permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy occurred, and no permanent hypoparathyroidism, and no recurrent hyperthyroidism. Follow-up was carried out 16 months to approximately 5 years after near-total thyroidectomy patients, Hypothyroidism occurred in 15 cases (57.7%), serum calcium levels were 2.15-2.45 mmol/L.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Special attention should be given to the management of peri-operation, the above the method can prevent operative complication in the surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism, with excellent result.</p>