The Effect of Hypomagnesemia on Refractory Hypocalcemia after Total Thyroidectomy: A Single-Center Prospective Cohort Study

Background: Hypomagnesemia is known to impede hypocalcemia correction. This prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the impact of serum magnesium levels on the development of refractory hypocalcemia, which remains a concerning problem after total thyroidectomy (TT). Subjects and Methods: C...

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Main Authors: Poongkodi Karunakaran, Deepak Thomas Abraham, Geetha Devadas, Zahir Hussain, Ramadevi Kanakasabapathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2020;volume=24;issue=6;spage=518;epage=524;aulast=Karunakaran