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Thyroidectomy: is Lugol's iodine necessary?

Year: 1982

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: In a randomised controlled clinical trial of Lugol's iodine against placebo in 44 patients undergoing thyroidectomy we have failed to show any benefit in terms of reduced bleeding or operative facility after using iodide solution.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: P J Coyle, J E Mitchell

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1605432465

FWCI: 4.465

Cites: 1

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10