The common indications for thyroidectomy include a suspicion of cancer, local symptoms of a large neck mass (e.g., difficulty breathing or swallowing), and abnormal thyroid function (e.g., hyperthyroidism). Surgical management of thyroid problems requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the thyroid gland. © 2008 Springer New York.
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Weigel, R. J. (2008). Thyroid. In Surgery: Basic Science and Clinical Evidence: Second Edition (pp. 1211–1228). Springer New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-68113-9_57
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