title: [Prevention of postoperative hypothyroidism in surgical treatment of diffuse toxic goiter].
abstract: Experience of treatment of more than 1000 patients with diffuse toxic goiter (DTG) is presented. Complex of measures performed before and after operation for reduction of hypothyroidism rate is developed. Histology examination during operation permits to determine volume of residual thyroid tissue. Local laserotherapy improves long-term results of surgical treatment. Rate of postoperative hypothyroidism in patients with DTG has decreased from 43.6 to 3.3%.
authors.forename: V G
authors.initials: VG
authors.lastname: Aristarkhov
authors.forename: Iu B
authors.initials: IuB
authors.lastname: Kirillov
authors.forename: I V
authors.initials: IV
authors.lastname: Panteleev
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors