- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
Is it safe to have goiter surgery during covid since it's quite urgent for us Are hospitals currently performing these surgeries without high risk
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In case of the individuals having no COVID-19 symptoms and findings, but being under the risk of viral transmission, actions should be taken in compliance with the recommendations of the relevant units if they do not have an acute airway failure due to thyroid disease.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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