Predicting transient hypocalcemia in patients with unplanned parathyroidectomy after thyroidectomy

ConclusionPost-operative PTH value predicts hypocalcemia in patients undergoing total and completion thyroidectomy with unplanned parathyroidectomy. In patients with a post-operative PTH < 15, initial calcium supplementation with ≥1000 mg of elemental calcium is recommended.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research