Effect of Thyroid Remnant Volume on the Risk of Hypothyroidism After Hemithyroidectomy: A Prospective Study

Background Hypothyroidism is a common sequel after a hemithyroidectomy. Although various risk factors leading to hypothyroidism have been reported, the effect of the contralateral lobe’s volume has been understudied. This study aimed to examine the association between the preoperative contralateral lobe’s volume and the risk of postoperative hypothyroidism.