Thyroid Gland Removal in 6 Questions
Thyroidectomy, or removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, is a frequent but delicate procedure. Learn about the operation and how to prepare for it.
Hyperparathyroidism Treatment: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding hyperparathyroidism: causes, symptoms and effective treatments. An essential guide to managing this endocrine condition.
Proven efficacy of autofluorescence in thyroid surgery
A clinical trial in patients undergoing thyroidectomy demonstrates the efficacy of autofluorescence in preventing postoperative hypocalcemia.
Can hypoparathyroidism be prevented?
Hypoparathyroidism is characterised by insufficient production of the parathyroid hormone (PTH), a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands which plays an essential role in the regulation of serum calcium level. Low levels of PTH can cause hypocalcaemia (abnormal...
What is a thyroid nodule?
Thyroid nodules are often a cause for concern and require numerous tests. We will shed light on this condition below
Relation between autofluorescence detection of parathyroid glands and postoperative hypocalcemia risk
Association of Autofluorescence-Based Detection of the Parathyroid Glands During Total Thyroidectomy With Postoperative Hypocalcemia Risk Results of the PARAFLUO Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial.Fares Benmiloud, MD; Gaelle Godiris-Petit, MD; Régis Gras, MD; and...
Avoiding complications after thyroidectomy
Main post-thyroidectomy complications that may occur and solutions to prevent them.
Do I have hyperthyroidism? The keys to a self-diagnosis
All about hyperthyroidism: main symptoms, self-diagnosis, causes and treatments.
Reconstruction after mastectomy: implant or DIEP flap?
Women who wish to rapidly retake possession of their bodies after a mastectomy face the issue of whether or not to have a breast reconstruction. Out of the 20,000 mastectomies performed each year in France, 25% of patients choose to have a breast reconstruction (13%...
Parathyroid gland identification during total thyroidectomy
Randomized controlled trial comparing white light with near-infrared autofluorescence for parathyroid gland identification during total thyroidectomy Fernando Dip MD, FACSa,c; Jorge Falco MD, FACSa; Silvina Verna MDa; Marcos Prunello MDb; Matias Loccisano MDa; Pablo...