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  • Title: [The thyrotropic function of the hypophysis and peripheral thyroid hormones after removal of bland and autonomous nodular goiters].
    Author: Heberling HJ, Heintze M, Kuhlmann E, Lohmann D, Hartig W, Mättig H.
    Journal: Dtsch Med Wochenschr; 1984 Nov 16; 109(46):1757-60. PubMed ID: 6499674.
    Abstract:
    Bilateral subtotal resection or enucleation or unilateral resection was performed in 60 patients (36 with bland nodular goitre, 24 with autonomic adenoma). The thyrotropic pituitary activity and the peripheral thyroid function were examined in all patients preoperatively and followed up for 12 months postoperatively. The results show that all patients with bilaterally resected bland nodular goitre require postoperative administration of thyroid hormone, since enhanced thyrotropic activity is seen not later than three months after surgery. Since thyrotropic function remains normal in unilaterally operated nodular goitre, thyroid hormone administration does not appear generally necessary. In patients with autonomic adenoma there is postoperatively variability of function, independent of the surgical method employed. In view of possible functional recompensation, final decision on the administration of thyroid hormones should not be made before the end of the sixth postoperative month. These results can be considered as guidelines for a differentiated postoperative management.
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