Is Partial or Total Thyroidectomy Associated with Risk of Long-Term Osteoporosis: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

ConclusionThyroidectomy significantly increased the long-term risk of OP. Younger patients, women, patients with comorbidities, and patients receiving chronic thyroxin treatment should be monitored for changes in postoperative bone density.
Source: World Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research