Parathyroid hormone and serum calcium levels measurements as predictors of postoperative hypocalcemia in total thyroidectomy
Gland Surgery Nov 02, 2017
Algarni M, et al. - A retrospective analysis was conducted to evaluate the association between parathyroid hormone (PTH) level and postoperative hypocalcaemia among patients underwent total thyroidectomy. Findings supported using post-thyroidectomy PTH levels to predict hypocalcaemia. Thus, the use of PTH levels allowed for early risk stratification of the patients. Researchers realized better patient satisfaction with this.
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