Role of surgery in management of Graves’ Disease (GD): An eleven year experience

[摘要] Abstract: Background: Thyroidectomy as the first line treatment for Graves' Disease (GD) is still controversial in view of presumed increased incidence of complications. The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and efficacy of thyroid surgery among patients with GD based on our experience, highlighting the morbidity and satisfactory outcomes in experienced hands. Methods: Ninety-six patients with GD underwent thyroid surgery between February 2002 to January 2013 at Endocrine Surgical u.

[学科分类] 外科医学