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What should i do to prepare for a thyroid resection?

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Talk : It depends on the reason for the thyroid resection it can be done for cancer nodules over active thyroid underactive thyroid. You need to talk to the surgeon make an appointment before surgery to see if medication or any treatments are required prior to surgery

Answered 7/18/2020

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