PTH gradient as a predictor of post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia

Background: Post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia is a common complication. Post thyroidectomy PTH estimation at varying cut offs and time have been used to predict hypocalcemia and aid in early and safe discharge. Single post thyroidectomy PTH values may be spuriously normal or high in a patient that sub...

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Main Authors: Surabhi Garg, Anand K Mishra, Kul R Singh, Loreno E Enny, Pooja Ramakant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2021;volume=25;issue=4;spage=332;epage=336;aulast=Garg