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A 30 year old woman with palpitations and weight loss

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
10.) Why is preoperative control of the thyrotoxic state important?

Preoperative control of the thyrotoxic state is important in order to avoid precipitation of thyroid storm.  
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