Clinicopathologic predictors for early and late biochemical hypothyroidism after hemithyroidectomy

Abstract Background Biochemical hypothyroidism (BH) after hemithyroidectomy is an under-recognized complication with a reported incidence of 9% to 43%. This study aimed to identify potential clinicopathologic risk factors associated with early (

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of surgery 2012-04, Vol.203 (4), p.461-466
Hauptverfasser: Chu, Kevin Ka-Wan, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.S, Lang, Brian Hung-Hin, M.S., F.R.A.C.S
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background Biochemical hypothyroidism (BH) after hemithyroidectomy is an under-recognized complication with a reported incidence of 9% to 43%. This study aimed to identify potential clinicopathologic risk factors associated with early (
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.03.004