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
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