Does Preoperative Calcium and Calcitriol Decrease Rates of Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia? A Randomized Clinical Trial

Postoperative hypocalcemia is the most common complication after thyroidectomy. Postoperative supplementation with calcium and calcitriol reduces its occurrence, however, prophylactic preoperative supplementation has not been systematically studied. The primary objective of this study was to determine if pre and postoperative calcium and calcitriol supplementation reduces postoperative hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy compared to postoperative supplementation alone.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: New England Surgical Society Article Source Type: research