Thyroidectomy Beneficial but Risky for Hashimoto Disease
Unconventional approach leads to improved general health scores but "unacceptably high" 14% complication rate.
Source: medscape.com
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Unconventional approach leads to improved general health scores but "unacceptably high" 14% complication rate.
For patients with Hashimoto disease and persistent symptoms, total thyroidectomy is beneficial, offering long-lasting effects.
But high complication rate should dissuade clinicians from routinely offering treatment
Positive treatment effect on general health score seen after 18 months persisted during five-year follow-up.