Postoperative Hypothyroidism after Lobectomy for Colloid Goiter

JOURNAL TITLE: An International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Clinics

Author
1. Manzoor A Latoo
2. Qurat-ul-ain Batool
3. Aleena S Jallu
ISSN
0975-444X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1354
Volume
12
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
    1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
    1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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    Abstract

    Aim and objective: The study aimed to evaluate the incidence and associated risk factors for the development of hypothyroidism in patients who underwent lobectomy for colloid goiter. Materials and methods: The study included 50 patients, out of which postoperative hypothyroidism was observed in 18 patients, with an overall incidence of 36%. Hypothyroidism was diagnosed in 90% of patients within 9 months after the surgery. The preoperative TSH levels were directly proportional to the postoperative TSH levels and were confirmed as independent risk factors for the development of hypothyroidism. Discussion and conclusion: The incidence of postoperative hypothyroidism after lobectomy is quite significant and cannot be ignored. Elevated preoperative TSH levels are associated with an increased risk. A long follow-up period is required to find the true incidence of postoperative hypothyroidism and identify those having subclinical hypothyroidism.

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