Incidental parathyroidectomy during total thyroidectomy and functional parathyroid preservation: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background The published rate of incidental parathyroidectomy (IP) during thyroid surgery varies between 5.8% and 29%. The risk factors and clinical significance of postoperative transient hypocalcemia and permanent hypoparathyroidism are still debated. The aims of this study were to assess...

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Published in:	BMC Surgery
Main Authors:	Charlotte Melot, Gabrielle Deniziaut, Fabrice Menegaux, Nathalie Chereau
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-09-01
Subjects:	Total thyroidectomy Parathyroid gland Incidental parathyroidectomy Parathyroid hormone Hypocalcemia Hypoparathyroidism
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02176-3