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Thyroidectomy Consequences

Meaning

Thyroidectomy Consequences refer to the physiological and clinical outcomes that arise following the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, an intervention often necessary for thyroid cancer or severe, refractory hyperthyroidism. The most significant consequence is the immediate and lifelong requirement for exogenous thyroid hormone replacement therapy to prevent hypothyroidism and maintain a stable euthyroid status. Other potential outcomes include hypoparathyroidism and vocal cord dysfunction due to surgical proximity to adjacent structures.