Total versus near-total thyroidectomy in Graves’ disease and their outcome on postoperative transient hypoparathyroidism: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Graves’ disease is an independent risk factor for transient postoperative hypoparathyroidism. Besides the disease itself, preparation techniques are influential. Transient postoperative hypoparathyroidism has severe consequences for...

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Main Authors: Maschuw Katja, Schlosser Katja, Lubbe Dirk, Nies Christoph, Bartsch Detlef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/234