[Importance of scintigraphy in the evaluation of surgical treatment outcome in differentiated cancer of the thyroid gland].

Experience of radionuclide investigation in 493 patients with differentiated cancer of thyroid gland is summarized. The consequences due to incorrect conducting of patients with cancer after the operation were adduced on distinct examples. The program for conducting and observation of patients with thyroid gland cancer after the operation conduction was proposed directed on the early diagnosis of recurrencies and metastases, determination of indications for radioiodine therapy.