Abstract:Background: Thyroidectomy is a challenging treatment for refractory amiodarone induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT). Objectives: The authors' aim in this article is to conduct a systematic review of the currently available literature regarding thyroidectomy for the treatment of refractory AIT. Methods: The authors' systematic review yielded 14 studies encompassing 39 patients. Results: All patients in this study developed thyrotoxicosis on amiodarone especially those with cardiac fragility and benefit from thyroidecto… Show more
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