Postoperative parathyroid hormone levels as a predictor for persistent hypoparathyroidism.

Conclusion: In our study a decrease in PTH levels of >70% after total or completion thyroidectomy is a reliable predictor for persistent hypoparathyroidism, and this should be confirmed in larger cohorts.
PMID: 32580147 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - June 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Lončar I, Dulfer RR, Massolt ET, Timman R, de Rijke YB, Franssen GJH, Burger PJWA, Smit C, van der Horst FAL, Peeters RP, van Eijck CHJ, van Ginhoven TM Tags: Eur J Endocrinol Source Type: research