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Benign Thyroid Nodule Removal and Patient Satisfaction
Benign Thyroid Nodule Removal and Patient Satisfaction The thyroid plays an important role in producing hormones that the blood carries to every tissue in the body. The thyroid helps regulate metabolism, the process by which the body turns food into energy, and keeps the organs functioning properly by helping the body
