A prospective cross-sectional study on hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy in patients with Graves ’ disease: insights on secondary hyperparathyroidism

ConclusionsHyperfunctioning parathyroid glands in the SHPT state were more susceptible to postoperative PTH reduction, which, combined with low preoperative Ca levels, increased the risk of postoperative hypocalcemia in patients with Graves ’ disease.
Source: Surgery Today - Category: Surgery Source Type: research