PTH after Thyroidectomy as a Predictor of Post-Operative Hypocalcemia

PTH after Thyroidectomy as a Predictor of Post-Operative Hypocalcemia

Post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia is a frequent complication with significant morbidity, and has been shown to increase hospital stay and readmission rates. The evaluation of serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels after thyroidectomy represents a reliable method to predict post-thyroidectomy hypocalce...

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Main Authors: Alessio Metere, Andrea Biancucci, Andrea Natili, Gianfrancesco Intini, Claire E. Graves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
thyroid surgery
PTH levels
hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/9/1733

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