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Thyroid Surgery
Surgery Overview
Thyroid surgery is used to treat
Reference thyroid nodules Opens New Window,
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Reference hyperthyroidism Opens New Window. During this procedure, part or all of
the
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neck.
During surgery, an incision is made in the skin. The muscle and other tissues are pulled aside to expose the thyroid gland.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 28, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology |
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