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[Early recognition of relapse hazards following thyroidectomy using TSH serum level]
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1975
Abstract:
The determination of the serum level of TSH, the essential factor in goitrogenesis, was the best indicator in order to recognize imminent recurrence of goitre in strumectomized patients. The functional reserve of the hypothalamic-pituitary system proved to be important: Elevation of basic TSH level and increase of TSH after stimulation with TRH was significantly higher in patients with recurrent goitre. We, therefore, recommend this test for the postoperative surveillance of patients after strumectomy.