INTRODUCTION: The detection of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) is on the rise and its optimal management remains controversial. Our aim was to determine the current self-reported management of PTMC amongst Canadian otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons (OHNS) and endocrinologists and to identify factors influencing their management decisions. METHODS: A nine item web-based questionnaire was distributed to Canadian OHNS and endocrinologists. The three main domains were demographics, current management of PTMC scenarios, and factors influencing the decisions. RESULTS: One hundred and thirteen OHNS and endocrinologists completed the survey. Respondents were closely divided between recommending hemithyroidectomy (47%) or total thyroidectomy (43%) for a newly diagnosed PTMC in a low risk patient. Observation was the preferred method for managing PTMC detected incidentally after hemithyroidectomy (76%). Respondents chose more aggressive treatment for male patients compared to female patients. A positive history of thyroid cancer or previous radiation exposure was the most important factor influencing the management of PTMC. CONCLUSION: The current practices of Canadian OHNS and endocrinologist largely coincide with available guidelines. The slight variation in practice might be explained by the opposing evidence supporting different management options. Given the dramatic increase in the incidence of PTMC we suggest future guidelines address the management of PTMC independently.
INTRODUCTION: The detection of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) is on the rise and its optimal management remains controversial. Our aim was to determine the current self-reported management of PTMC amongst Canadian otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons (OHNS) and endocrinologists and to identify factors influencing their management decisions. METHODS: A nine item web-based questionnaire was distributed to Canadian OHNS and endocrinologists. The three main domains were demographics, current management of PTMC scenarios, and factors influencing the decisions. RESULTS: One hundred and thirteen OHNS and endocrinologists completed the survey. Respondents were closely divided between recommending hemithyroidectomy (47%) or total thyroidectomy (43%) for a newly diagnosed PTMC in a low risk patient. Observation was the preferred method for managing PTMC detected incidentally after hemithyroidectomy (76%). Respondents chose more aggressive treatment for male patients compared to female patients. A positive history of thyroid cancer or previous radiation exposure was the most important factor influencing the management of PTMC. CONCLUSION: The current practices of Canadian OHNS and endocrinologist largely coincide with available guidelines. The slight variation in practice might be explained by the opposing evidence supporting different management options. Given the dramatic increase in the incidence of PTMC we suggest future guidelines address the management of PTMC independently.
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