Predictors of postoperative hypocalcemia occurring after a total thyroidectomy: results of prospective multicenter study

Predictors of postoperative hypocalcemia occurring after a total thyroidectomy: results of prospective multicenter study

Abstract Background Thyroid surgeries are among the most common operations performed in the world. Hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy is a common complication that is sometimes difficult to correct. The aim of this study is to determine the risk factors for hypocalcemia following total thyro...

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Main Authors: Vitalijus Eismontas, Algirdas Slepavicius, Vinsas Janusonis, Paulius Zeromskas, Virgilijus Beisa, Kestutis Strupas, Zilvinas Dambrauskas, Antanas Gulbinas, Arvydas Martinkenas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Total thyroidectomy
Hypocalcemia
Thyroid surgery
Predictors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-018-0387-2

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