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Guide To A Thyroidectomy

How To Prepare 

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The patient will have several consultations with the surgical team before their thyroidectomy. During these appointments, the patient can ask any questions they may have about the surgery. The patient must give the surgeon a complete list of all prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements that they currently take. Certain medications, including blood thinners, may need to be discontinued a few days before the operation. However, the surgeon will discuss this with the patient. 

The surgeon will also need to know if the patient has any allergies. Since this procedure requires general anesthesia, the patient will need to refrain from eating or drinking after midnight on the night before their surgery. This procedure may be performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis, depending on the patient's overall health and reason for the operation. A friend or family member must take the patient home after.

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