Factors contributing to unintentional parathyroidectomy during thyroid surgery.

In conclusion, central neck dissection for thyroid malignancy is the strongest risk factor for unintentional thyroidectomy. The presence of concomitant primary hyperparathyroidism, lymphocytic thyroiditis, or hyperthyroidism did not appear to increase the risk of unintentional parathyroidectomy. PMID: 32063758 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32063758?dopt=Abstract

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - December 31, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mencio M, Calcatera N, Ogola G, Mahady S, Shiller M, Roe E, Celinski S, Preskitt J, Landry C Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research