Complications of Thyroid Surgery « http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic649.htm | | Provides an introduction. covers bleeding , recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve injury , hypoparathyroidism , thyrotoxic storm , infection , and hypothyroidism. |
eMedicine - Fine-Needle Aspiration of Neck Masses « http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic561.htm | | Describes what is commonly known as fna. covers method , advantages over open biopsy , limitations , general and selective results. |
Intelihealth - Thyroidectomy « http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=20758&p=~br,IHW|~st,24479|~r,WSIHW000|~b,*| | | Answers to questions about thyroidectomy. why this procedure might be required , the risks and what to expect before and after surgery. |
New Approach to Thyroid Surgery Reduces Incision Size « http://www.rednova.com/news/display/?id=158478&source=r_health | | An incision about half the length used for traditional surgery works just as well in removing diseased thyroids , researchers have found. |
Otolaryngology Houston - Thyroidectomy « http://www.ghorayeb.com/ThyroidSurgery.html | | Physician site presents photographs of goiter types including thyrotoxic , lingual , and substernal. includes thyroglossal duct cysts , nodules , and post-op scars. |
The Association of Thyroid Surgeons « http://www.thyroidsurgery.org | | A full-service public health website providing information to patients as well as doctors regarding this disease diagnosis and the importance of nerve monitoring technology during surgery. |
Thyroid Operations « http://www.endocrineweb.com/surthyroid.html | | Discusses the types of surgical options based upon two major factors , the type of thyroid disease and the anatomy of the gland itself. from endocrineweb. |
Thyroid Surgery - Your Thyroidectomy « http://www.british-thyroid-association.org/booklet%20no%202.pdf | | A booklet by the british thyroid association that explains about the procedure and what to expect. |