Specific Considerations with Endocrine Disease - Thyroid Disease

Specific Considerations with Endocrine Disease - Thyroid Disease is a topic covered in the Clinical Anesthesia Procedures.

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Thyroid disease is the second most common endocrine disease encountered perioperatively, occurring in approximately 10% of the adult population. The female to male ratio is 5:1 to 10:1.

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Thyroid disease is the second most common endocrine disease encountered perioperatively, occurring in approximately 10% of the adult population. The female to male ratio is 5:1 to 10:1.

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