Prospective Analysis of Risk for Hypothyroidism after Hemithyroidectomy

Table 3

Prediction scores for each significant factor to produce the scoring system.

Factor	Criteria	Score
Preoperative TSH level, mU/L	≤0.8	0
	0.9–1.4	1
	>1.4	2
Derived weight index, g/kg	≥0.08	0
	<0.08	1