Vitamin D deficiency does not increase the rate of postoperative hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy

Background Hypocalcemia is a frequent complication of thyroidectomy. Although typically mild and temporary, it can lead to an increased length of stay, readmission, and in some cases be permanent. Controversy exists as to whether vitamin D deficiency (VDD) contributes to post-thyroidectomy hypocalce...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of surgery 2012-12, Vol.204 (6), p.888-894
Hauptverfasser: Lin, Yihan, B.S, Ross, Hayley L., B.A, Raeburn, Christopher D., M.D, DeWitt, Peter E., M.S, Albuja-Cruz, Maria, M.D, Jones, Edward L., M.D, McIntyre, Robert C., M.D
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