Thyroid hormone replacement following lobectomy: Long-term institutional analysis 15 years after surgery

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Risk factors for thyroid hormone replacement therapy after hemithyroidectomy and development of a predictive nomogram

Zhen Cao et al.

Summary: Hypothyroidism is common after hemithyroidectomy, and almost half of the patients will need thyroid hormone replacement. Elevated preoperative serum TSH level and unilateral thyroid nodule were independent predictors of thyroid hormone replacement following hemithyroidectomy. The predictive nomogram could be a useful tool for clinical practice.

ENDOCRINE (2022)

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Postoperative thyroid hormone supplementation rates following thyroid lobectomy

Madeleine Wilson et al.

Summary: This study found that thyroid stimulating hormone over goal (TH) is associated with preoperative TSH level, thyroiditis, remnant thyroid volume, and malignancy. The majority of patients with cancer will require thyroid hormone supplementation to achieve TSH goal.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY (2021)

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Frequency of Thyroid Hormone Replacement After Lobectomy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

Max A. Schumm et al.

Summary: The study aimed to determine the frequency of levothyroxine supplementation after therapeutic lobectomy for low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer. Results showed that over 80% of patients had elevated TSH levels beyond the recommended range postoperatively, with most of them being prescribed LT4 soon after surgery.

ENDOCRINE PRACTICE (2021)

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