Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8837304 | Surgery | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Potassium iodide administration decreases gland vascularity, but does not change the overall difficulty of thyroidectomy. Preoperative use of potassium iodide solution was, however, associated with less transient hypoparathyroidism and transient hoarseness, suggesting that potassium iodide improves the safety of thyroidectomy for Graves' disease.
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Authors
Reese W. MD, Maria F. MD, Kristin L. MD, Susan C. MD, MPHS, David F. MD, MS, Rebecca S. MD,