Univariate correlation between surgical quality indicators and MACIS risk score
| Quality indicator | Spearman correlation coefficient | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Serum thyroglobulin level and MACIS score (n = 97) | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Serum thyroglobulin level and 24-h RAIU (n = 97) | 0.27 | 0.006 |
| Serum thyroglobulin level and MLNR (n = 56) | 0.41 | 0.002 |
| RAIU and MLNR (n = 56) | 0.05 | 0.7 |
MACIS = metastasis, age, completeness of resection, invasion and size; MLNR = metastatic lymph node ratio; RAIU = radioactive iodine uptake.