Lijec̆nic̆ki vjesnik
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Lijec̆nic̆ki vjesnik · Nov 2010
Comparative Study[Radioiodine versus surgery in the treatment of Graves' hyperthyroidism].
The most common etiologic cause of thyrotoxicosis in children and adults is autoimmune Graves' (Basedow's) disease. Antithyroid medications, surgery and radioactive iodine have been used in the treatment of Graves' hyperthyroidism for more than six decades. The use of antithyroid drugs is the most common therapeutic approach. ⋯ The risk of surgical treatment is negatively correlated with the surgeon's experience and nowadays, total or near-total thyroidectomy is preferred surgical approach. End point of both treatment modalities is usually hypothyroidism that should not be considered as the consequence of treatment. Moreover, due to thyroid hormones replacement therapy equilibrium can be easily achieved.
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Lijec̆nic̆ki vjesnik · Nov 2010
Case Reports[Combined penetrating wounds of the heart, abdomen and trunk--case report].
This is an overview of a forty-year-old male with combined penetrating knife inflicted stab wounds to the left chest, heart, abdomen and trunk. Presented are clinical manifestations, course of first aid and overall surgical help given to the injured with multiple stab wounds. Efficiency of rapid diagnostics and surgical approach to penetrating stab wound of the heart is pointed out. Postoperative course and definitive outcome of treatment are presented.