Possible role of low magnesium levels in the onset of postoperative hypoparathyroidism following thyroidectomy.

CONCLUSIONS: The only factor among the ones we analysed in this retrospective study that would appear to be linked to the onset of clinically relevant hypocalcaemia is low magnesium levels in the postoperative period. A prospective randomized study with a group of patients undergoing magnesium replacement in the postoperative period can clarify the possible role of magnesium repletion on hypocalcaemia. PMID: 31599561 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Minerva Chirurgica - Category: Surgery Tags: Minerva Chir Source Type: research