Does total thyroidectomy stop thyroid hormone production?
What the Evidence Shows
We analyzed one assertion about whether total thyroidectomy stops thyroid hormone production, and the evidence we’ve reviewed so far leans strongly against it. The assertion claims that removing the entire thyroid gland eliminates all thyroid tissue and stops hormone production, but this claim is...
Evidence from Studies
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Primary Studies (2)
The prevalence of thyroglossal tract thyroid tissue on SPECT/CT following 131I ablation therapy after total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer
DOI: 10.1111/cen.12419
Use of radioiodine‐131 scan to measure influence of surgical discipline, practice, and volume on residual thyroid tissue after total thyroidectomy for differentiated thyroid carcinoma
DOI: 10.1002/hed.25204
Update History
Published
June 12, 2026·Last updated June 12, 2026- Invalid DateNew topic created from assertion