We have read the article “Total Thyroidectomy Is More Cost-Effective Than Radioactive
Iodine as an Alternative to Antithyroid Medication for Graves’ Disease” by Ma et al,
with full interest.
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First of all, we want to congratulate the authors for investigating a common question
of an uncommon disease. We all agree that cost-effective treatment is always preferred,
but at the same time safety matters most. We have some queries and comments in this
regard.Ma EZ, Kuo JH, Malek R, et al. Total thyroidectomy is more cost-effective than radioactive iodine as an alternative to antithyroid medication for Graves’ disease [e-pub ahead of print]. Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2022.06.044. Accessed xxx.
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References
Ma EZ, Kuo JH, Malek R, et al. Total thyroidectomy is more cost-effective than radioactive iodine as an alternative to antithyroid medication for Graves’ disease [e-pub ahead of print]. Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2022.06.044. Accessed xxx.
- Cost-utility analysis comparing radioactive iodine, anti-thyroid drugs and total thyroidectomy for primary treatment of Graves’ disease.Eur J Endocrinol. 2016; 175: 595-603
- Hypocalcaemia following thyroidectomy for treatment of Graves’ disease: implications for patient management and cost-effectiveness.J Laryngol Otol. 2011; 125: 849-852
- 2016 American Thyroid Association guidelines for diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism and other causes of thyrotoxicosis.Thyroid. 2016; 26: 1343-1421
Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 16, 2022
Accepted:
November 14,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Corrected ProofIdentification
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