Evaluation of total thyroidectomy in benign thyroid diseases

Objectives

The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of total thyroidectomy in benign thyroid diseases such as simple multinodular goiter, secondary toxic goiter, diffuse toxic goiter relapsing after full medical treatment, and selected cases of thyroiditis (Hashimoto«SQ»s thyroiditis). 

Background

The extent of thyroidectomy in benign thyroid enlargement remains a matter of debate and shows a large spectrum of management strategies. 

Patients and methods 

We conducted a prospective observational study by collecting data from 40 patients in Menoufia university hospital between April 2010 and October 2011. All patient groups were subjected to investigations such as complete blood count, T3, T4, TSH, and calcium level. 

Results Of the 40 patients operated upon by total thyroidectomy in our study, eight patients (20%) suffered from complications: six patients (15%) suffered from transient hypoparathyroidism, one …