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Clinical Trial
. 1982 Sep;64(5):334-5.

Thyroidectomy: is Lugol's iodine necessary?

P J Coyle, J E Mitchell
Clinical Trial

Thyroidectomy: is Lugol's iodine necessary?

P J Coyle et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1982 Sep.

Abstract

In a randomised controlled clinical trial of Lugol's iodine against placebo in 44 patients undergoing thyroidectomy we have failed to show any benefit in terms of reduced bleeding or operative facility after using iodide solution.

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