Perioperative indicators of hypocalcemia in total thyroidectomy: the role of vitamin D and parathyroid hormone

Abstract Background Hypocalcemia is a common complication of thyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for this problem. Methods This prospective analysis included 111 patients undergoing total or completion thyroidectomy. Preoperative vitamin D levels and postoperative day 1...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of surgery 2013-12, Vol.206 (6), p.876-882
Hauptverfasser:	Salinger, Eric M., M.D, Moore, John T., M.D., F.A.C.S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Body mass index Calcium - blood Completion thyroidectomy Female Hospitalization Hospitals Humans Hypocalcemia - blood Hypocalcemia - diagnosis Hypocalcemia - etiology Male Middle Aged Parathyroid Hormone - blood Pathology Patients Postoperative Complications Postoperative hypocalcemia Postoperative parathyroid hormone levels Postoperative Period Prognosis Prospective Studies Prospective trial Risk Factors Studies Surgery Thyroid diseases Thyroidectomy - adverse effects Total thyroidectomy Tumors Vitamin D Vitamin D - blood
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background Hypocalcemia is a common complication of thyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for this problem. Methods This prospective analysis included 111 patients undergoing total or completion thyroidectomy. Preoperative vitamin D levels and postoperative day 1 parathyroid hormone levels were analyzed for their predictive effects on postoperative hypocalcemia. Results Patients with ionized calcium
ISSN:	0002-9610 1879-1883
DOI:	10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.08.020