Preoperative treatment of patients with thyrotoxicosis.
A combination of antithyroid drugs and thyreoidine appears to be the optimal preoperative treatment for patients with thyrotoxicosis. A combination of methimazole and thyroid in adequate dosages can eliminate thyrotoxicosis and prevent postoperative reactions and increased intraoperative bleeding.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007455:Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008713:Methimazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D013958:Thyroid Crisis / Q000517:prevention & control; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013997:Time Factors
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D008713:Methimazole; D007455:Iodine