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Minimal Invasive Resection of Large Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter
Published on: September 20, 2024
[Postoperative hypoparathyroidism: risk factors and out-patient management following thyroid resections]
1Abteilung für Allgemein- und Visceralchirurgie, Schwerpunkt endokrine und onkologische Chirurgie, Diakoniekrankenhaus Henriettenstiftung Hannover gGmbH, Marienstraße 72-90, 30171, Hannover, Deutschland.
Background:
Postoperative hypoparathryroidism is the most common complication following thyroid resection. Currently the data about the quality of out-patient management is inadequate.
Patients And Methods:
Between 2003 and 2006 a total of 1,966 resections were performed and retrospectively analyzed.
Results:
Of the patients 14% developed temporary hypoparathyroidism and permanent hypoparathyroidism was seen in 0.37%. The extent of resection and female sex were significant risk factors. The recommendation to wean calcium substitution was only performed in 18% of affected patients.
Conclusion:
The results demonstrated that the quality of out-patient management in cases of postoperative hypoparathyroidism after thyroid resection is insufficient.
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