Increased BMI is Protective Against Hypocalcemia in Patients Undergoing Total Thyroidectomy

Hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy is common due to parathyroid dysfunction after surgery. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with obesity. We hypothesized that obese patients would have a higher rate of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Endocrine Source Type: research