Postthyroidectomy obesity in a Korean population: does the extent of surgery matter?

Min-Young ParkSang Eun NamKyoung Sik ParkMadhuri SaindaneYoung-Bum YooJung-Hyun YangAh-Leum AhnJae-Kyung ChoiWon Seo Park

Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2019)

The extent of thyroidectomy does not affect postthyroidectomy obesity. Preoperative BMI and heavy alcohol consumption are risk factors for postthyroidectomy obesity. Studies are needed to suggest preoperative life style modification to prevent postthyroidectomy obesity.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
weight gain
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
alcohol consumption
patients undergoing
body mass index
squamous cell carcinoma
coronary artery bypass
physical activity
coronary artery disease
case control
papillary thyroid