Postoperative hypothyroidism is an important complication after hemithyroidectomy which should not be missed. Preoperative elevated TSH level is a riskfactor for postoperative hypothyroidism. All Patients after hemithyroidectomy should have postoperative TSH assessment after 4-6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months.
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