Recombinant human thyrotropin versus thyroid hormone withdrawal in radioiodine remnant ablation for differentiated thyroid cancer: a meta-analysis.

rhTSH is as effective as THW on radioiodine thyroid remnant ablation with significant benefits on health-related quality of life, adverse effects during and after ablation, decreased whole body radiation exposure. The lower radioiodine doses are as effective as high doses for remnant ablation under rhTSH stimulation.