Total thyroidectomy vs subtotal thyroidectomy
R ate of recurrent hyperthyroidism [measured by thyroid function tests]
Total thyroidectomy probably leads to lower rate of recurrent hyperthyroidism [measured by thyroid function tests] compared with subtotal thyroidectomy (moderate certainty).
2 findings from 1 review
- Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyOR 0.14 [0.04, 0.46]2 studies · 350 participantsModerate
- Thyroid surgery for Graves’ disease and Graves’ ophthalmopathy 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyOR 0.13 [0.04, 0.44]2 studies · 300 participantsModerate