The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 194, Issue 2 , Page 270 , August 2007

Thyroidectomy remains an effective treatment option for Grave’s disease

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.07.020

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 194, Issue 2 , Page 270 , August 2007