Thyroidectomy for Graves' disease in children: Indications and complications.BACKGROUND
 The utilization of thyroidectomy for Graves' disease remains controversial; we aim to evaluate the indications for and complications of thyroidectomy for Graves' in children.


 A retrospective analysis was performed on all Graves' patients who underwent thyroidectomy from 2009 to 2013 at a high volume academic center.  Thyroidectomy at a high volume hospital should be discussed as a treatment option for children with Graves'.
Graves'
No children had failed RAI therapy prior to surgery, but 12.5% of the adult population had (p=0.04).  Clinicians may be more likely to refer children who fail medical treatment to surgery over RAI. 
RAI
Thyroidectomy for Graves' disease in children: Indications and complications.BACKGROUND
 The utilization of thyroidectomy for Graves' disease remains controversial; we aim to evaluate the indications for and complications of thyroidectomy for Graves' in children.


 A retrospective analysis was performed on all Graves' patients who underwent thyroidectomy from 2009 to 2013 at a high volume academic center.  Thyroidectomy at a high volume hospital should be discussed as a treatment option for children with Graves'.
Graves'