Goitre surgery
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Goitre Microchapters |
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Goitre surgery On the Web |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Surgery
Treatment for goitre may not be necessary if the goitre is small. Hypothyroidism should be treated, and this treatment often leads to a substantial reduction in the size of the goitre. Removal of the goitre may be necessary if it causes difficulty with breathing or swallowing. But removal of a goitre requires removing the thyroid. The complete removal of the thyroid gland removes the body's ability to produce thyroid hormone. In this case, oral thyroxine supplements are necessary to avoid harm from hypothyroidism.