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Characteristics of 2143 patients who underwent total thyroidectomy stratified by Graves disease status
| Characteristic | Graves disease (n = 294), no. (%) | Non-Graves disease (n = 1849), no. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | ||
| < 50 | 209 (71.1) | 706 (38.2) |
| ≥ 50 | 85 (28.9) | 1143 (61.8) |
| Sex | ||
| Women | 234 (79.6) | 1507 (81.5) |
| Men | 60 (20.4) | 342 (18.5) |
| Mean BMI, kg/m2 (SD) | 29.3 (6.7) | 31.3 (7.6) |
| Parathyroid autotransplantation | ||
| Yes | 33 (11.2) | 185 (10.0) |
| No | 261 (88.8) | 1664 (90.0) |
BMI = body mass index; SD = standard deviation.
