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	InteliHealth:
		Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
		A thyroidectomy may be performed by using a conventional surgical approach or a newer endoscopic method done through very small incisions.
		Endoscopic thyroidectomy is not used to treat multiple thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer or thyrotoxicosis.
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	Thyroidectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A thyroidectomy involves the surgical removal 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 (such as hyperthyroidism).
		A "thyroidectomy" should not be confused with a "thyroidotomy" (or "thyrotomy"), which is a cutting into (-otomy) the thyroid, not a removal (-ectomy) of it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thyroidectomy (192 words)

	Dr. Koop - Thyroidectomy- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of the thyroid gland, performed for colloid goiter, tumors, or hyperthyroidism that does not respond to iodine therapy and anti-thyroid drugs.
		The patient is rendered hypothyroid by withdrawing thyroid hormone for four to six weeks until the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is significantly elevated to maximize the iodine uptake by thyroid tissue.
		At this time, a tracer dose of radioiodine is given, uptake determination and scan are done, and the ablative dose of 131I is calculated and given subsequently.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/23.html (518 words)

	Thyroidectomy Surgery for GD
		Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism.
		There are two types of thyroidectomy surgery: total thyroidectomy in which the entire thyroid gland is removed and subtotal thyroidectomy in which most of the thyroid gland is removed although a small amount of thyroid tissue, usually less than 5-10 grams, is left.
		Standard subtotal thyroidectomy was performed in 64 of the patients in the study while 7 had total thyroidectomy, and one patient had a total thyroidectomy after first having a subtotal thyroidectomy.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/graves_disease/85684 (453 words)

	Thyroidectomy: What to expect after surgery - MayoClinic.com
		A thyroidectomy is performed under general anesthesia and usually takes several hours.
		A small incision is made in the front of the neck, and all or part of the thyroid gland is removed, depending on the procedure.
		After a thyroidectomy, you may experience temporary neck pain and a hoarse or weak voice.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/thyroidectomy/AN01228 (349 words)

	Thyroidectomy
		Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the thyroid gland is removed.
		Thyroidectomy is an operative procedure done most commonly by a general surgeon, or occasionally by an otolaryngologist, in the operating room of a hospital.
		Before a thyroidectomy is performed, a variety of tests and studies are usually required to determine the nature of the thyroid disease.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/thyroidectomy.jsp (1075 words)

	Thyroidectomy
		If thyroidectomy is done to remove a cancerous nodule, its success depends on the type of cancer and whether it has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body.
		Hypothyroidism occurs after a total thyroidectomy and is a risk after a lobectomy or subtotal thyroidectomy.
		A thyroidectomy is considered to be a more difficult operation than a lobectomy, but when done by an experienced surgeon, the risk of complications is greatly reduced.
	www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/te7054.asp (834 words)

	THYROIDECTOMY * Otolaryngology Houston
		The most common indications for thyroidectomy include a large mass in the thyroid gland, difficulties with breathing related to a thyroid mass, difficulties with swallowing, suspected or proven cancer of the thyroid
		The need for thyroidectomy is based on your history, the results of a physical examination and tests.
		The most common tests to determine whether a thyroidectomy is necessary include a fine needle aspiration biopsy, thyroid scan, ultrasound, x-rays and/or CT scan, and assessment of thyroid hormone levels.
	www.ghorayeb.com /ThyroidSurgery.html (351 words)

	Thyroidectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The effects of a thyroidectomy and thyroxine (T4) replacement on the spontaneous and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)-stimulated secretion of testosterone and the production of adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) in rat testes were studied.
		Thyroidectomy decreased the basal levels of plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone, which delayed the maximal response of testosterone to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and hCG in male rats.
		Thyroidectomy decreased the basal release of hypothalamic GnRH, pituitary LH, and testicular testosterone as well as the LH response to GnRH and testosterone response to hCG in vitro.
	www.ithyroid.com /thyroidectomy.htm (326 words)

	Thyroidectomy: Details, Preparation & Recovery: BCM Dept of Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A thyroidectomy is the procedure performed to remove all or part of the thyroid gland.
		Located in the front of the neck, the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland, consisting of two lobes connected by an isthmus.
		A thyroidectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which will keep you asleep during surgery.
	www.debakeydepartmentofsurgery.org /home/content.cfm?proc_name=thyroidectomy&content_id=272 (638 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Thyroid gland removal
		Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all (total thyroidectomy) or part (subtotal or partial thyroidectomy) of the thyroid gland.
		Thyroidectomy is performed while the patient is under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free).
		An incision is made in the front of the neck.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002933.htm (385 words)

	Thyroidectomy Informed Consent - Dr. Ghorayeb
		The most common indications for thyroidectomy include a large mass in the thyroid gland, difficulties with breathing related to a thyroid mass, difficulties with swallowing, suspected or proven cancer of the thyroid gland and hyperthyroidism (overproduction of the thyroid hormone).
		Depending on the final histologic (microscopic examination) diagnosis of the gland removed, and on the blood tests, continuous follow-up by the endocrinologist and / or surgeon may be indicated for
		Following total thyroidectomy, patients have to take replacement thyroid hormone for the rest of their life.
	www.ghorayeb.com /ThyroidectomyConsentTemplate.html (343 words)

	Thyroidectomy
		Several tiny keyhole incisions are made (instead of the larger traditional open thyroidectomy incision), and a fiberoptic scope is inserted to allow the surgeon to view the area.
		Endoscopic thyroidectomy leaves smaller scars, and often requires a shorter period of recuperation.
		Endoscopic thyroidectomy cannot be performed to treat thyroid cancer, goiter, or larger nodules.
	www.mckweb.com /Apps/HealthGate/Article.aspx?Chunk=14871 (682 words)

	Thyroidectomy - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
		Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of the thyroid gland, performed for colloid goiter, tumors, or hyperthyroidism that does not respond to iodine therapy and anti-thyroid drugs.
		The patient is rendered hypothyroid by withdrawing thyroid hormone for four to six weeks until the TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is significantly elevated to maximize the iodine uptake by thyroid tissue.
		At this time, a tracer dose of radioiodine is given, uptake determination and scan are done, and the ablative dose of 131I is calculated and given subsequently.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/412/23/main.html (480 words)

	Thyroidectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		ABC News Thyroidectomy, as the procedure is called, may necessary if someone has cancer or other diseases of the thyroid.
		Jenn was diagnosed with Stage III Papillary Thyroid Cancer which required a thyroidectomy between semesters her freshman year.
		Medscape (subscription) She had undergone total thyroidectomy (for the second time) 5 years previously for multinodular goiter, and reported a slowly growing anterior neck mass since...
	www.mongabay.com /resources/surgery/Thyroidectomy.html (840 words)

	Thyroidectomy Surgery Door - Surgical Operations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A very rare complication after a thyroidectomy is the development of what is called a lymphatic fistula.
		This happens when a pipe (thoracic duct) close to the thyroid is damaged during the operation causing the development of a fistula (a communication or channel) between the thoracic duct and the skin.
		Another very rare complication during or after a thyroidectomy is the development of a 'thyroid storm'.
	www.surgerydoor.co.uk /so/detail2.asp?level2=Thyroidectomy (1481 words)

	Thyroidectomy definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		The possible complications of thyroid surgery include vocal cord paralysis and accidental removal of the parathyroid glands (located behind the thyroid gland), resulting in low calcium levels (the parathyroid glands regulate calcium).
		Subtotal thyroidectomy is appropriate in some people with hyperthyroidism, especially those with a large goiter, and it may also be indicated in cases with a coexistent thyroid nodule whose nature is unclear.
		The patient is treated with an antithyroid drug until euthyroidism has been achieved and inorganic iodide is also usually administered for seven days before surgery to "cool down" the overactive thyroid gland.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5783 (370 words)

	Thyroid Surgery for Different Thyroid Diseases.
		If a massive goiter is compressing the trachea and esophagus, the the goal of surgery will be to remove the mass and usually this means a sub-total or total thyroidectomy (occasionally a lobectomy will suffice).
		If a hot nodule is producing too much hormone resulting in hyperthyroidism, then removal of the lobe which harbors the hot nodule is all that is needed.
		All patients with medullary carcinoma of the thyroid require total thyroidectomy and aggressive lymph node dissection.
	www.endocrineweb.com /surthyroid.html (1015 words)

	News - Triiodothyronine After Thyroidectomy or T4 Withdrawal May Be Unnecessary: Presented at ENDO
		To determine how rapidly serum TSH levels would increase after either thyroidectomy or T4 withdrawal, they observed 45 patients immediately after thyroidectomy and 43 patients who had been on suppressive therapy for more than one year, in whom T4 was withdrawn.
		Serum TSH levels were measured three times weekly, starting six to 10 days after thyroidectomy or T4 withdrawal, as well as serum free T4 and Tg levels, and patients were assessed for clinical signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism before I131 administration.
		After thyroidectomy, the investigators observed that serum TSH levels increase as early as day 6 and were >30 mU/L after seven to 36 days (15.1±6.0 days).
	docguide.com /news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256BE30055F4C7 (727 words)

	ENDO: Triiodothyronine After Thyroidectomy or T4 Withdrawal May Be Unnecessary
		To determine how rapidly serum TSH levels would increase after either thyroidectomy or T4 withdrawal, they observed 45 patients immediately after thyroidectomy and 43 patients who had been on suppressive therapy for more than one year, in whom T4 was withdrawn.
		Serum TSH levels were measured three times weekly, starting six to 10 days after thyroidectomy or T4 withdrawal, as well as serum free T4 and Tg levels, and patients were assessed for clinical signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism before I131 administration.
		After thyroidectomy, the investigators observed that serum TSH levels increase as early as day 6 and were >30 mU/L after seven to 36 days (15.1±6.0 days).
	www.docguide.com /dg.nsf/PrintPrint/B994BAA8444E8D6085256BE30055F4C7 (656 words)

	News - Hypocalcaemia Most Frequent Postoperative Complication Of Total Thyroidectomy
		Hypocalcaemia is the most frequent immediate post-operative complication in patients who have undergone total thyroidectomy.
		A total of 73.9 percent of all cases required total thyroidectomy for either a goitre or malignancy.
		An associated nodal dissection was undertaken together with a total thyroidectomy in 81 patients, and parathyroid implantation was performed in 16 patients.
	docguide.com /news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256B9C004A3D4F (416 words)

	ThirdAge: Thyroidectomy
		Several tiny keyhole incisions are made (instead of the larger traditional open thyroidectomy incision), and a fiberoptic scope is inserted to allow the surgeon to view the area.
		Endoscopic thyroidectomy leaves smaller scars, and often requires a shorter period of recuperation.
		Endoscopic thyroidectomy cannot be performed to treat thyroid cancer, goiter, or larger nodules.
	www.thirdage.com /healthgate/files/14871.html (694 words)

	Thyroid Surgery: Hypocalcemia is complication for women undergoing thyroidectomy, August 21, 2004
		We undertook this study to identify preoperative predictors of postoperative hypocalcemia useful in the postoperative management of these patients," said A. Bove and colleagues, University G D'Annunzio.
		The surgeons "examined patients undergoing total thyroidectomy for benign disease with preservation of at least three parathyroids from January 2000 to January 2001."
		Study subjects were 60 females and 20 males undergoing parathyroid-sparing total thyroidectomy.
	www.obgyn.net /newsheadlines/womens_health-Thyroid_Surgery-20040821-150.asp (501 words)

	Thyroidectomy
		Thyroidectomy is an operation in which one or both lobes of the thyroid gland are removed.
		Your physician will discuss the need for thyroidectomy based on your history, the results of a physical examination and tests.
		The procedure is usually done under general anesthesia.
	www.entlink.net /practice/products/indicators/thyroidectomy.html (564 words)

	Thyroidectomy
		A thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.
		An incision (cut) is made along a crease in the base of your neck.
		Your surgeon might remove part of the thyroid (lobectomy), most of the gland (subtotal), or all of the gland (total thyroidectomy).
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/1700/1720.asp (483 words)

	Scar tissue following thyroidectomy >> Health related topics, activity, nutrition & diet programs, answers, solutions
		I have a question and I would be very glad if someone with experience could answer it I am 38 old female and having an operation in month that is called thyroidectomy.
		A small cut is made in the neck near the collar line and then the soft tissues of the neck are explored and all or part of the thyroid gland is removed.
		Concerning Scar tissue following thyroidectomy: after several weeks the wound should heal well and it is almost invisible after 12 months.
	www.steadyhealth.com /ptopic53438.html (177 words)

	Thyroidectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Removal of only one lobe of the thyroid is called thyroid lobectomy or partial thyroidectomy.
		Thyroid medication (in many cases, including all cases of total thyroidectomy) to compensate for loss of thyroid function
		The outcomes after surgery depend on the reason for thyroidectomy.
	www.al-hikmah.org /thyroidectomy.asp (564 words)

	eMedicine - Thyroid, Thyrotoxic Storm Following Thyroidectomy : Article by Nafisa K Kuwajerwala
		Thyroid storm is a clinical manifestation of an extreme hyperthyroid state that results in significant morbidity or disability or even death.
		It is also used for 10-14 d prior to surgical procedure, including thyroidectomy.
		Delaying radioiodine ablation for several months may be necessary because of the large doses of iodine used in management of thyroid storm.
	www.emedicine.com /ent/topic546.htm (3915 words)

	Paradoxical vocal cord motion causing stridor after thyroidectomy -- Harbison et al. 55 (6): 533 -- Thorax
		Two women developed stridor immediately after thyroidectomy as a result of paradoxical vocal cord motion.
		A 47 year old woman with a large goitre and thyrotoxicosis had uneventful subtotal thyroidectomy performed under general anaesthesia.
		She underwent uneventful subtotal thyroidectomy but 24 hours later
	thorax.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/55/6/533 (755 words)

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