Table 5.
Multiple logistic analyses with total cholesterol level following thyroid hormone withdrawal as a dependent variable.
| Clinical parameters | Regression coefficient | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | −0.027 | 0.779 |
| Sex | −0.02 | 0.82 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 0.251 | 0.012 |
| Preoperative cholesterol (mg/dL) | 0.639 | 0.001 |
| TSH (mU/L) | 0.428 | 0.001 |
BMI: body mass index; TSH: thyroid stimulating hormone.