Hyperthyroidism, while rare in children, peaks in adolescence, particularly in females, and can lead to severe complications like thyroid storm in poorly managed cases.
A clinical case details a 17-year-old with uncontrolled Graves' disease undergoing radical thyroidectomy, where a high score on the Burch and Wartofsky Scale indicated significant risk.
The use of multimodal anesthesia during surgery effectively prevented a thyroid storm and minimized postoperative pain and complications.