We implemented a previously reported algorithm based on intra-postoperative PTH measurements with selected cut-off values, both to predict post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroid hypocalcemia, and to guide postsurgical management. The objective of the study was to assess if this strategy was useful to reduce hypocalcemia, post-surgery calcium sampling and hospitalization length.
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Biochemical hypocalcemia post thyroidectomy occurrence
Timeframe: 48 hours postthyroidectomy
Symptomatic hypocalcemia post thyroidectomy ocurrence
Timeframe: 48 hours posthyroidectomy