Background. This study evaluated the outcome of total thyroidectomy and modified radical
neck dissection in primary treatment of patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) …

Objective The purpose of the study is to determine whether reoperation for medullary thyroid
carcinoma (MTC), performed with low morbidity in carefully selected patients, consistently …

Normalization of calcitonin levels after surgery has been regarded as the most powerful
prognostic factor for medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Although the prognosis of patients …

Background Despite meticulous surgical techniques, calcitonin levels remain detectable in
40% to 66% of patients after initial surgery for medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), and the …

Background Patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) often receive lateral lymph
node dissection with total thyroidectomy when calcitonin levels are elevated, even in the …

AIM: The analysis of a 37-year retrospective study on diagnosis, prognostic variables,
treatment and outcome of a large group of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) patients was …

Background. Initial operations for medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) frequently do not
eradicate all disease, as evidenced by persistently elevated levels of stimulated plasma …

After surgery, patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) should be assessed
regarding the presence of residual disease, the localization of metastases, and the …

Surgical Strategy for the Treatment of Medullary Thyroid Car... : Annals of Surgery Surgical
Strategy for the Treatment of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma : Annals of Surgery Annals of …

Objective: Identifying prognostic risk factors and determining the efficacy of common surgical
treatments is critical to determine optimal treatment strategies for patients with medullary …