Hypocalcaemia following total thyroidectomy: An analysis of 806 patients

Hypocalcaemia following total thyroidectomy: An analysis of 806 patients

Background: Permanent hypocalcaemia following thyroidectomy causes considerable morbidity. This prospective observational study aims to define the factors likely to predict hypocalcaemia following total thyroidectomy. Materials and Methods: Patients who were subjected to total thyroidectomy during J...

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Main Authors: C Gopalakrishnan Nair, Misha J. C. Babu, Riju Menon, Pradeep Jacob
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Grave′s disease
hyperthyroidism
hypocalcemia
total thyroidectomy
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2013;volume=17;issue=2;spage=298;epage=303;aulast=Nair

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