The surgical treatment of hyperthyroidism in patients aged under 18 years
- VernacularTitle:18岁以下青少年甲状腺机能亢进的外科治疗
- Author:
Xiaohong CHENG
;
Zhigang SHEN
;
Guangqing ZHENG
;
Yongjun LI
;
Yitao TANG
;
Yuanchu XIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HYPERTHYRODISIM/surg;
?ADOLESCEN8
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
1997;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the treatment of adolescent hyperthyroidism. Methods Retrospective analysis of the clinical data of the adolescent hyperthyroidism treated by surgery was made in our hospital from January 1990 to December 1998. Results In this series, there was no death, with 3 cases transient postoperative hypocalcemia and 1 had throat spasm and physoia. All the 4 cases recovered after treatment. 78 cases(85.7%) were followed up for 0.5～9 years. Of them, all were in good condition except 2 being recurred. Conclusions Operative treatment for adolescent hyperthyroidism is a safe, quick and effictive method, but the operation indications should be good controlled.
