Does thyroid enlargement in Graves disease cause mechanical complications requiring surgery?
What the Evidence Shows
We analyzed the available evidence on whether thyroid enlargement in Graves disease leads to mechanical complications requiring surgery. What we’ve found so far is that 41 studies or assertions support the idea that an enlarged thyroid in Graves disease can press on nearby structures in the neck,...
Evidence from Studies
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Primary Studies (3)
Does Graves' Disease Truly Increase the Risk of Complications After Total Thyroidectomy?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.04.070
Surgical treatment of Graves' disease: subtotal thyroidectomy might still be the preferred option.
DOI: 10.3390/medicina44010004
Influence of Preoperative Thyroid Status on Clinical Outcomes in Graves' Disease Undergoing Thyroidectomy.
DOI: 10.1002/wjs.70020
Update History
Published
June 12, 2026·Last updated June 12, 2026- Invalid DateNew topic created from assertion