Thyroid

Thyroidectomy under the protection of thyroid -Homosexuality The removal of the thyroid gland, which is in the entire or partial neck area, is completely or partial, and in cases of thyroid with various diseases, such as: hyperthyroidism, or in hyperthyroidism, or in cases of glandular infection with addict or malignant tumor drugs. The risk of procedure The thyroid -Homosexuality operation is related to many risks, such as the following: Infection in the surgical part. Bleeding. Hyperallergy for anesthesia medication. Vocal cords are damaged. Nervous injury. Parathyroid gland. Before performing the operation, the most important things in the pre -surgery period: Some tests are performed, such as: thyroid function test, extensive blood count, blood chemistry, blood clotting functions and kidney and liver function tests. Other tests are performed for an accurate diagnosis, such as an ultrasound of the thyroid waves, and a photography examination using radio isotopes. A biopsy can be taken to examine the presence of any crops. When the patient is old, he is asked to execute an X -ray image and plan an electrocardiogram before surgery. You should consult a doctor about medication that the patient should stop taking before surgery. Fasting must be 8 hours before surgery. During surgery, the removal of the thyroid lasts two hours, and it is performed as follows: General anesthesia is done. The neck and chest area is well sterilized. Create a small incision to the front and lower part of the neck, and after the gland has been detected, the surgeon separates it from his place with the blood vessels that provide blood. The doctor removes the gland completely in cases of thyroid cancer, while one part of it is removed in cases of hyperthyroidism. The surgical incision is sewn, then a displaced tube is usually placed on the location of the illegal surplus from the tissues. After surgery, the most important expected issues in the wake of the following are: The patient in the hospital usually remains about 24-72 hours after surgery; To ensure his condition stabilizes. Delivery tubes are removed within a few days, then the surgical stitches are removed within ten days. Analgesics can be used if necessary if there is pain. The patient may feel healthy changes during the first days after surgery. The patient may be expected to receive a supplementary chemotherapy following the cutting of the thyroid in cases of thyroid cancer, and this is determined based on the extent of the spread of the tumor, and in addition, the patient receives a supplementary treatment containing the thyroid hormone. The doctor should be directed immediately if some symptoms occur, such as: severe pain, bleeding, shortness of breath, high temperature and purulent secretions.