Perioperative management of thyroid disease

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In discussions of the perioperative management of patients with thyroid disease, the wise axiom “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” remains especially applicable. Mortality rates with thyroid storm and myxedema coma, the most extreme complications, are still exceedingly high. In this article, the authors discuss the physiologic effects of thyroid disorders that adversely affect surgical risk. They also recommend preventive measures.

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Paul H. Pronovost

Paul H. Pronovost, MD Kristin H. Parris, MD Drs Pronovost and Parris are assistant professors, section of general internal medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

Kristin H. Parris

Paul H. Pronovost, MD Kristin H. Parris, MD Drs Pronovost and Parris are assistant professors, section of general internal medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia.