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[Non-toxic multinodular goitre: which surgery?].

G Scerrino1, G Salamone, M A Farulla

  • 1Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale d'Urgenza Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, d'Urgenza, dei Trapianti e dell'Uremico, Università di Palermo.

Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
|June 14, 2002
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Total thyroidectomy offers fewer complications than subtotal thyroidectomy for multinodular non-toxic goiter, though lobectomy avoids hypocalcemia. Total thyroidectomy simplifies endocrinological follow-up.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Thyroid Surgery

Context:

  • Multinodular non-toxic goiter management presents surgical challenges.
  • Choosing between total thyroidectomy, subtotal thyroidectomy, and lobectomy impacts patient outcomes.
  • Evaluating surgical techniques is crucial for minimizing complications and recurrence.

Purpose:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of total thyroidectomy, subtotal thyroidectomy, and lobectomy.
  • To assess complication rates including recurrent nerve palsies, hypocalcemia, and hypothyroidism.
  • To evaluate recurrence rates and the need for reoperation after different surgical approaches.

Summary:

  • A study of 225 patients undergoing total thyroidectomy, subtotal thyroidectomy, or lobectomy for multinodular non-toxic goiter was conducted.

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  • Total thyroidectomy showed fewer complications than subtotal thyroidectomy, while lobectomy avoided post-operative hypocalcemia.
  • Recurrence rates were 18.2% for lobectomy and 12.2% for subtotal thyroidectomy, with higher hypothyroidism rates after subtotal resection.

    • Impact:

    • Findings guide surgical decision-making for multinodular non-toxic goiter.
    • Highlights the trade-offs between surgical extent and potential complications.
    • Emphasizes the importance of tailored surgical approaches based on goiter characteristics and patient risk factors.