Clinical efficacy investigation of 130 cases of nodular goiter underwent surgery treatment

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of nodular goiter underwent surgery treatment.Methods:A total of 130 consecutive patients were enrolled from January 2008 to April 2011 in the study.The recovery condition,complications,relapse were studied retrospectively.Results:Bilateral diseases were 109 cases(83.3%),unilateral diseases were 21 cases(16.2%),ones complicated with hyperthyroidism were 8 cases(6.2%) which were detected with B ultrasound.The ones needs another surgery were 6 cases(4.6%).Less peri-operative bleeding,did not appear thyroid crises laryngeal nerve injury,serious complications.Conclusion:Surgery treatment is still recognized as the main treatment of nodular goiter,while the high relapse rate is suggested obviously.Thus,the indications and further efficacy should be investigated furthermore.