Thyroidectomy in patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery

ConclusionRefractory hypocalcemia in patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery is underreported. Careful consideration should be given to performing staged thyroidectomy and, in some cases, reversal of the bariatric surgery.

Source: Head and Neck - February 8, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: David Goldenberg, Robert L. Ferris, Maisie L. Shindo, Ashok Shaha, Brendan Stack, Ralph P. Tufano Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research