Levothyroxine malabsorption following sleeve gastrectomy

Oral levothyroxine (LT4) is prescribed worldwide for hypothyroidism. Bariatric surgery for patients with obesity has shown a substantial, long-term weight loss and considerable improvement of obesity-related diseases. LT4 malabsorption represents a significant cause of refractory hypothyroidism, wel...

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Main Authors: Elodie Gruneisen, Ji Wei Yang, Melissa-Rosina Pasqua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2025-01-01
Series:Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports
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Online Access:https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2025/1/EDM-24-0115.xml
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