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http://dx.doi.org/10.15204/jkobgy.2018.31.3.141

Three Cases of Sequela following Thyroid Lobectomy for Thyroid Cancer  

Cho, Su-Yun (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University)
An, Tteul-E-Bom (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University)
Kim, Dong-Chul (Dept. of Korean Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University)
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The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology / v.31, no.3, 2018 , pp. 141-151 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This paper aims to report the effects of Korean medical treatment on three patients who underwent thyroid lobectomy for thyroid cancer. Methods: Three patients were hospitalized at hospital to treat pain and general weakness after thyroid lobectomy. The patients took Korean medical treatment including herbal medicine and acupuncture. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) of symptoms was measured every morning. Results: After the treatment, the pain and general weakness following surgery decreased, and general conditions improved. Conclusions: This cases show that Korean medical treatment is effective for a patients who underwent thyroid lobectomy for thyroid cancer.
Keywords
Thyroid Cancer; Thyroid Lobectomy; Korean Medical Treatment; Insamyangyeong-tang; Yikgeebohyul-tang;
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