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Thyroid Surgery / Thyroidectomy

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Updated May 18, 2011

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11. Smaller Incisions for Regular Thyroid Surgery: Is It Possible?

Discussion of the use of smaller incisions — with resulting smaller scars — for traditional thyroid surgery.

12. Cosmetic Surgery Techniques for Thyroid Surgery

A look at the use of cosmetic surgery techniques for thyroid surgery, with the goal of minimal scarring and faster healing.

13. Thyroid Surgery with Local Anesthesia

When treating some cases of thyroid enlargement, nodules, thyroid cancer or overactive thyroid, some cases of surgical removal of the thyroid may be performed while the patient is under local — not general — anesthesia.

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