BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, cilt.94, sa.12, ss.1485-1490, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)
Background: Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This study investigated the effects of L-thyroxine replacement therapy on lipid profile and endothelial function after thyroidectomy in patients with overt transient non-autoimmune hypothyroidism.