Can thyroidectomy be considered safe in obese patients? A retrospective cohort study
Can thyroidectomy be considered safe in obese patients? A retrospective cohort study
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Obesity is a growing public health concern in most western countries. More and more patients with high body mass index (BMI) are undergoing surgical procedures of all kinds and, in this context, obese patients are undergoing thyroid surgery more than ever before. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether thyroidectomy can be considered s...
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Can thyroidectomy be considered safe in obese patients? A retrospective cohort study
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_dfae521568e640b08a1219ac9b972719
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1471-2482
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1471-2482
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10.1186/s12893-020-00939-w
