[Tactics in the surgical treatment of nodular euthyroid goiter]

Based upon the experience with the treatment of 2759 patients the authors have established indications for surgery for nodular neoplasms of the thyroid since cancer can develop in the guise of or parallel with them. Such patients must be examined and operated upon under conditions of specialized hospitals. Grounds for indications for local and general anesthesia are given as well as for intrafascial resection of the thyroid as the operation of choice for nodular forms of euthyroid goiter.