Thyroid gland removal : After the Procedure (Total thyroidectomy, Partial thyroidectomy, Thyroidectomy, Subtotal thyroidectomy)

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Thyroid gland removal

Alternate Names : Total thyroidectomy, Partial thyroidectomy, Thyroidectomy, Subtotal thyroidectomy

After the Procedure

You will probably go home the day after surgery. But you may spend up to 3 days in the hospital. You must be able to swallow liquids before you go home.

Your doctor will probably check the calcium level in your blood after surgery. This is done more often when the whole thyroid gland is removed.

Prognosis

The outcome of this surgery is usually excellent. Most people will need to take thyroid hormone pills (thyroid hormone replacement) for the rest of their lives.

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Review Date : 1/30/2009
Reviewed By : Robert A. Cowles, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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