Subtotal Thyroidectomy
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Subtotal thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure where a portion of the thyroid gland is removed while preserving part of the gland. It is performed to treat:
✔ Benign thyroid nodules
✔ Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter)
✔ Large goiters causing breathing or swallowing difficulties