Table 2 Frequency of biochemical thyrotoxicosis (sTSH below normal level and FT4 above normal level) in all patients (n = 24), of which 17 patients with complete Tg data
First day after surgery | Third day after surgery | Fifth day after surgery | |
|---|---|---|---|
T3↑ | 13 (51.2) | 11 (45.8) | 5 (20.8) |
FT3↑ | 20 (83.3) | 19 (79.1) | 15 (62.5) |
T4↑ | 13 (51.2) | 14 (58.3) | 8 (33.3) |
FT4↓ | 13 (51.2) | 20 (83.3) | 13 (51.2) |
sTSH↓ | 2 (8.3) | 10 (41.7) | 16 (66.7) |
sTSH↓ and FT4↑ | 1 (4.2) | 8 (33.3) | 13 (54.2) |
Tg | 17 (100) | 14 (82.4) | 6 (35.3) |