Thyrodiectomy

THYROIDECTOMY : A thyroidectomy involves the surgical removal of 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). Other indications for surgery include cosmetic (very enlarged thyroid), or symptomatic obstruction (causing difficulties in swallowing or breathing).

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 reason for the surgery. After a thyroidectomy, the patient may experience temporary neck pain and a hoarse or weak voice. But the long-term effects depend on how much of the thyroid is removed. If only a part of the thyroid is removed, the remaining part typically takes over the function of the entire thyroid gland, and thyroid hormone therapy is not required.

If the whole thyroid is removed (total thyroidectomy), the body can't produce the thyroid hormone, this leads to the development of signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.

 

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