Development of a predictive score for post-hemithyroidectomy hypothyroidism using skeletal muscle index, remnant thyroid index, and thyroid-stimulating hormone levels: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypothyroidism is a major complication of hemithyroidectomy. Low remnant thyroid volume and high serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are suggested as risk factors for post-hemithyroidectomy hypothyroidism. Reduced skeletal muscle mass is associated with a variety of postoperative complications. However, its impact on post-hemithyroidectomy hypothyroidism has not yet been studied. This study aimed to evaluate the association between skeletal muscle mass and the onset of post-hemithyroidectomy hypothyroidism and develop a predictive score using skeletal muscle mass in combination with previously reported risk factors.

Methods

This study retrospectively analyzed 226 consecutive patients who underwent hemithyroidectomy at Shinshu University Hospital between

SUBMITTER: Amitani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10498201 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature