Total versus sub-total thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter

[摘要] Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to compare total and subtotal thyroidectomy (STT) for benign bilateral multinodular goiter (BBMNG) in terms of the proportion of hypoparathyroidism and recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis (RLNP). Study Design: Quasi experimental Place and duration of study: Department of Surgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, from 1st October 2007 to 30th September 2008. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients with bilateral multinodular goiter, were divide.

[学科分类] 外科医学