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10-01-2024 | Hypocalcemia | Original Article

A Study of Incidence and Management of Postoperative Hypocalcemia in Patients Undergoing Near-Total and Total Thyroidectomy

Authors: Kartika Rao, Ila Upadhya

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 2/2024

Abstract

To study the incidence and management of postoperative hypocalcemia in participants undergoing near-total (NTT) and total thyroidectomy (TT) at a tertiary health care center. This is an observational prospective study. Patients posted for NTT and TT in our institute and meeting the inclusion criteria were included. A total of 45 participants were enrolled. The serum calcium was measured on postoperative day 2, at the time of discharge and on 3 months follow-up. A combination of injectable and oral calcium supplements with or without vitamin D sachet was used for the treatment of hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia was observed in 49% cases. Women were observed to develop hypocalcemia at a higher rate than men. Incidence of hypocalcemia was more in TT patients than NTT patients. Cases with malignant pathology were more susceptible to develop hypocalcemia than those with benign pathology. Operated TT with concomitant neck dissection were at higher risk for development of hypocalcemia. There was no significant association between age and incidence of hypocalcemia. Serum calcium measured on postoperative day 2 was a reliable indicator of risk of hypocalcemia. The early measurement of serum calcium level is a reliable indicator of the risk of hypocalcemia. Standardized treatment of hypocalcemic patients with calcium and vitamin D supplements can reduce the incidence and morbidity associated with postoperative hypocalcemia.

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Title: A Study of Incidence and Management of Postoperative Hypocalcemia in Patients Undergoing Near-Total and Total Thyroidectomy
Authors: Kartika Rao
Ila Upadhya
Publication date: 10-01-2024
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Hypocalcemia
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Neck Dissection
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-04443-4

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