Surgical treatment of thyrotoxicosis: Results of 272 operations with special reference to preoperative treatment with anti-thyroid drugs and L-thyroxine

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Abstract
From 1959 to 1970, 272 operations for thyrotoxicosis were performed. Most of the patients received antithyroid drugs and thyroid hormones preoperatively. The patients were continuously followed up. The primary results with low morbidity and no mortality as well as the long term results with a low rate of recurrence and a relatively high incidence of thyroid substitution are discussed. A safe and effective programme for surgical treatment of thyrotoxicosis is described. Anti-thyroid drugs and thyroid hormones should be administered as the method of choice in preparing these patients for surgery.

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