MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM

Authors
FRANKLYN JA
Citation
Ja. Franklyn, MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM, Bailliere's clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 11(3), 1997, pp. 561-571
Citations number
40
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
Bailliere's clinical endocrinology and metabolism → ACNP
ISSN journal
0950351X
Volume
11
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
561 - 571
Database
ISI
SICI code
0950-351X(1997)11:3<561:MGFH>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Anti-thyroid drugs, surgery and radioiodine all represent effective fo rms of treatment for Graves' hyperthyroidism. There is, however, littl e consensus regarding the treatment of choice for specific cases. This lack of consensus prompted the development of guidelines for good pra ctice in the management of hyperthyroidism for the United Kingdom. Thi s chapter describes the process of development of this United Kingdom consensus states ment, and associated audit measures, and highlights o utstanding contentious issues in the management of Graves' hyperthyroi dism.