A thyroidectomy is 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 thyroid nodules, thyroid enlargement (goiter) or hyperthyroidism).
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If you have a neck or back problem that is triggered by arching your neck backward, tell your surgeon prior to surgery because during surgery your neck will be in a flexed position.
Tingling in fingers after surgery could be a symptom of low calcium, so call your doctor immediately with any issues.
Give yourself a week after surgery to get back to your usual daily activities.
Ask about the variety of thyroid hormone medication available; there are different families of medication, and you may do better on some rather than others.
Research News
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April, 2007
In Some Cases, Outpatient Thyroid Surgery Should be Considered
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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November, 2006
DNA Analysis with Biopsy Could Boost Accuracy of Thyroid Test
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
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May, 2006
"Pendant" Scar Alternative Approach for Thyroid Surgery
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Otolaryngology
