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The surgical treatment of the intermediate-risk DTC (1–4 cm) remains still controversial. We analyzed the current practice in Italy regarding the surgical management of intermediate-risk unilateral DTC to evaluate risk factors for recurrence and to identify a group of patients to whom propose a total thyroidectomy (TT) vs. hemithyroidectomy...

Background: Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) may lead to severe complications if not promptly recognised. Aims: To assess the diagnostic delay in patients with EoE and to explore its risk factors. Methods: EoE patients followed-up at eight clinics were included via retrospective chart review. Diagnostic delay was estimated as the time lapse...