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What is Reduction of size and vascularity prior to thyroidectomy is done by and explain in detail?
Ans. (a) Lugol iodineRef: Bailey and Love 26th edition Page 760* Lugol's Iodine: 10% Potassium Iodine+ 5% Iodide is used on last 10 days before surgery to make the gland firm and stronger and decreases the vascularity of gland