R22. Whenever possible, patients with GD undergoing thyroidectomy should be rendered euthyroid with methimazole. Potassium iodide should be given in the immediate preoperative period. 1/+00
R23. In exceptional circumstances, when it is not possible to render a patient with GD euthyroid prior to thyroidectomy, the need for thyroidectomy is urgent, or when the patient is allergic to antithyroid medication, the patient should be adequately treated with beta-blockade and potassium iodide in the immediate preoperative period. The surgeon and anesthesiologist should have experience in this situation. 1/+00