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How reliable are PTH levels for the prediction of hypocalcaemia after thyroid surgery?

3 July 2023 | | Head and Neck | hypocalcemia, hypoparathyroidism, parathyroid hormone, thyroid, thyroidectomy

Hypoparathyroidism is one of the most common complications of thyroid surgery. There is significant controversy in calcium management practices post thyroid surgery. The drop in PTH levels has been used to predict the likelihood of hypocalcaemia after thyroid surgery. But...