Predictors of Hypothyroidism after Thyroid Lobectomy

Abstract Background The reported incidence of postlobectomy hypothyroidism is quite different among studies with an average 22%. Many risk factors predict the development in patient undergoing thyroid lobectomy. Aim aim this study was to assess predictors after Methods A retrospective observational conducted at Faiha Specialized Diabetes, Endocrine, and Metabolism Center Zain Alabdeen Teaching Hospital during a period 9 months from January 2022 October 2022. It included data 80 patients collected medical archives for individuals who had lobectomy regardless cause. Information regarding pre- thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), peroxidase antibody, antithyroglobulin antibody levels. Results In study, 22.5% developed Preoperative TSH level substantially higher than those did not. highest prevalence seen significantly positive autoimmunity thyroglobulin autoimmunity. more 2.61 mIU/L predictor hypothyroidism. Conclusion Higher developing