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Page: 786DOI: 10.1097/MLG.0b013e318162cad6Authors: Vaysberg, Mikhail DO; Steward, David L. MD (Source: The Laryngoscope)  MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed.

Abstract
Background  Benign multinodular goiter is one of the most common endocrine surgical problems. The appropriate surgical procedure for its
effective and safe management is a matter of debate. Though seen by some as an overly hazardous procedure because of the risk
of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and damage to parathyroid function, total thyroidectomy has replaced subtotal thyroidectomy
as the procedure of choice, as the latter is associated with significant recurrences.

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