Attaining biochemical euthyroidism early after total thyroidectomy in Graves' disease may lower long-term morbidity risk.
Xiaodong LiuCarlos King-Ho WongWendy W L ChanEric H M TangYu Cho WooShirley Y W LiuCindy L K LamBrian Hung-Hin LangPublished in: BJS open (2022)
This study showed a higher risk of CVD in postsurgical hypothyroidism and a higher risk of cancer in hyperthyroidism compared with achieving euthyroidism early after thyroidectomy. Patients who were euthyroid at 6 months and 12 months had better outcomes than those achieving euthyroidism only at 6 months or 12 months. Attaining biochemical euthyroidism early after thyroidectomy should become a priority.