Image Based Question-67494

Identify the type of thyroidectomy shovrn in the photograph below ?

A. Total thyroidectomy.

B. Sub-total thyroidectomy.

C. Thyroid lobectomy.

D. Hartley Dunhill Operation.

Correct Answer » B Explanation

The type of thyroidectomy shovrn in the photograph above represents Subtotal thyroidectomy.

Subtotal thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure, in which the surgeon leaves a small thyroid remnant in situ to preserve thyroid function, thereby preventing lifelong thyroid hormone supplementation therapy.