Thyrotropin Level and Thyroid Volume for Prediction of Hypothyroidism Following Hemithyroidectomy in an Asian Patient Cohort

Abstract

Patients with a high preoperative TSH level and small thyroid volume are at high risk of developing hypothyroidism following hemithyroidectomy. Potential risk of postoperative hypothyroidism should be discussed with these patients when thyroid surgery is being considered for a diagnostic purpose.