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ea0070aep917 | Thyroid | ECE2020

Total thyroidectomy for amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis: Identification of the surgical candidates and preparation to surgery

Cappellani Daniele , Papini Piermarco , Maria Di Certo Agostino , Mantuano Michele , Manetti Luca , Materazzi Gabriele , Bartalena Luigi , Bogazzi Fausto

Background: Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) is a challenging disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The European Thyroid Association guidelines define the role for total thyroidectomy in the management of AIT. However, these recommendations were based on small series, which often lead to heterogeneous results and, importantly, did not identify patients who may benefit from surgery.Materials and methods: Observational longitudi...