Thyroidectomy Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Other Names
- Recovery
- Description
- Outlook (Prognosis)
- Why the Procedure is Performed
- Risks
Definition
Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and plays a major role in regulating the body's metabolism .
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Encyclopedia: Thyroidectomy
A thyroidectomy involves the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. Surgeons often perform a thyroidectomy when a patient has thyroid cancer or some other condition of the thyroid gland . Other indications for surgery include cosmetic , or symptomatic obstruction . The thyroid produces several hormones, such as thyroxine , triiodothyronine and calcitonin. After the removal of a thyroid patients usually take prescribed oral synthetic thyroid...
Web Results
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Thyroidectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A thyroidectomy involves the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. Surgeons often perform a thyroidectomy when a patient has thyroid cancer ...
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Thyroid Surgery and Thyroidectomy: An In-Depth Look
Jun 18, 2007 ... Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon takes a comprehensive look at the various facets of thyroid surgery / thyroidectomy, including the ...
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Thyroidectomy: What to expect after surgery - MayoClinic.com
The long-term effects of thyroidectomy depend on how much of your thyroid is removed.
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THYROIDECTOMY & MINIMALLY INVASIVE THYROIDECTOMY FREQUENTLY ASKED ...
Thyroidectomy FAQ. What is thyroidectomy? What is minimally invasive thyroidectomy? What is MIVAT? What is endoscopic thyroidectomy?
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THYROIDECTOMY * Otolaryngology Houston
Dr. Ghorayeb- Head and Neck Surgery. Thyroidectomy, Pictures and Post-Operative instructions. Minimally invasive thyroidectomy. Endoscopic thyroidectomy.
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Thyroid carcinoma metastasis to the choroid plexus of the lateral...
Related Articles Thyroid carcinoma metastasis to the choroid plexus of the lateral ventricle. J Clin Neurosci. 2008 Nov 13; Authors: Zhang YA, Kavar B, Drummond KJ We present a rare case of a lateral ventricle...
Nov 18, 2008
Question and Answer
im about to get a full thyroidectomy in about 3 weeks to remove a goiter...
My boss has just had this operation, and her scar is healing really well and after just 2 weeks you can hardly see it, without her doing anything. A...
Asked by Missy - 11 months ago
I had thyroidectomy surgery 6 years ago for a large goiter that actually had some...
You are a rare bird, the patient for whom the thyroidectomy surgery really worked. Indeed it is strange that you are not on anything, but great too, that you do...
Asked by cindylousunshine - 376 days ago
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thyroidectomy 13 yrs. cancer/ 60 lb wt gain
thyroidectomy 1995 with papillary/follicular cancers . now 60 lb wt gain and unable to loose thyroidectomy 1995 with papillary/follicular cancers . now 60 lb wt gain and unable to loose...
Oct 30, 2008
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Cancers After the Thyroidectomy what Next ?
So, some of us have had a thyroidectomy for different reasons. But, thyroidectomies have the same . I, personally, am trying to find out about partial facial nerve paralysis. Since my thyroidectomy, 2 weeks
May 17, 2006
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1 week post op partial thyroidectomy
I had partial thyroidectomy last week and am fine from a surgical standpoint but feel awful:dizzy I had partial thyroidectomy last week and am fine from a surgical standpoint but feel awful...
Jul 03, 2008
Question & Answer
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Why does one have to take iodine before a thyroidectomy?...
"After thyroidectomy there is an appreciable incidence of hypothyroidism as judged by FT4I estimates. Pharmacological doses of iodine (10-300 mg/day) usually suppress, whereas physiological doses of iodine (< 5 mg/day) have been reported to both...
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I have Thyroid Nodules and my doctor wants me to...
My ex-wife had thyroid cancer...she had a total thyroidectomy...during the procedure the dr accidently removed 2 parathyroid gland and the other 2 were destroyed. parathyroid glands control the body's calcium levels. she has to take...
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Congenital Heart Defects Slide Show
Learn about common types of congenital heart defects in this slide show:
Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart that develop prior to birth when the heart is forming. They can affect the chambers, valves, or blood vessels of the heart. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects that can occur in isolation or in combination with other ones. Some require little or no intervention, while some may require immediate surgery. Learn about them in this slide show.
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Treatment Success for Thyroidectomy
| Condition | Members | Success |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid Cancer | 11 | 100% |
| Graves' Disease | 7 | 100% |
| Hyperthyroidism | 3 | 100% |
| Goiter | 3 | 100% |
| Hyperparathyroidi... | 2 | 100% |
Overall, 100% (26 members) find Thyroidectomy helpful.