Overview

Impact of SSKI Pre-Treatment on Blood Loss in Thyroidectomy for Graves Disease

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a brief course of SSKI (saturated solution of potassium iodide) administered preoperatively provides any benefit in the surgical management of patients undergoing thyroidectomy as definitive management of their Graves Disease.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Treatments:
Iodine