Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 24, 2026
04:09
Minimal Invasive Resection of Large Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter
Published on: September 20, 2024
1.2K
[Risk of hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery]
A M Shulutko1, V I Semikov1, S E Gryaznov1
1Chair of Faculty Surgery #2, I.M. Setchenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.
Khirurgiia
|March 16, 2016
Summary
Postoperative hypocalcemia, a calcium metabolism disorder, affects 28.8% of patients after thyroid surgery. Symptoms vary, with many cases showing no clinical signs, highlighting the need for vigilant monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
Context:
- Thyroid surgery is common for various thyroid conditions.
- Calcium metabolism disorders can arise post-thyroidectomy.
Purpose:
- To investigate the incidence and clinical presentation of calcium metabolism disorders following thyroid surgery.
- To identify risk factors and patterns of hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy.
Summary:
- 28.8% of 202 patients developed postoperative hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery.
- Clinical symptoms were absent in 64.9% of hypocalcemic patients, often dependent on calcium levels.
- Thyroidectomy posed a higher risk for hypocalcemia than organ-preserving procedures.
Impact:
- Highlights the prevalence of subclinical hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery.
- Informs clinical practice regarding patient monitoring and management of calcium levels.
- Emphasizes the importance of assessing parathyroid status and function post-thyroidectomy.
Related Concept Videos
01:21Skeleton and Calcium Homeostasis
7.4K
Calcium is not only the most abundant mineral in bone but also the most abundant mineral in the human body. Calcium ions are needed for bone mineralization, tooth health, heart rate regulation and strength of contraction, blood coagulation, the contraction of smooth and skeletal muscle cells, and the regulation of nerve impulse conduction. The average calcium level in the blood is about 10 mg/dL. When the body cannot maintain this level, a person will experience hypo or hypercalcemia.
7.4K
01:17Hormones and Bone Tissue
4.2K
The endocrine system produces and secretes hormones, which interact with the skeletal system. These hormones control bone growth, maintain bone once it is formed, and remodel it.
Hormones That Influence Osteoblasts and/or Maintain the Matrix
Several hormones are necessary for controlling bone growth and maintaining the bone matrix. The pituitary gland secretes growth hormone (GH), which, as its name implies, controls bone growth. This happens in several ways: first, it triggers chondrocyte...
Hormones That Influence Osteoblasts and/or Maintain the Matrix
Several hormones are necessary for controlling bone growth and maintaining the bone matrix. The pituitary gland secretes growth hormone (GH), which, as its name implies, controls bone growth. This happens in several ways: first, it triggers chondrocyte...
4.2K
00:51Synthesis and Functions of Calcitonin
5.2K
Calcitonin, a vital polypeptide hormone, regulates calcium levels within body fluids. It is released by the parafollicular cells, also known as C cells, situated in the follicular epithelium of the thyroid gland. Calcitonin responds to fluctuations in blood calcium levels and the influence of gastrointestinal hormones like gastrin and cholecystokinin.
The exact mechanisms by which calcitonin operates in calcium homeostasis remain elusive, but its significance is evident in several vital...
The exact mechanisms by which calcitonin operates in calcium homeostasis remain elusive, but its significance is evident in several vital...
5.2K
01:23The Thyroid Gland
8.5K
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck and covers the anterior surface of the trachea. The gland has two lateral lobes connected by a thin tissue mass called the isthmus. Internally, each lobe comprises many small spherical structures known as thyroid follicles, surrounded by a network of blood vessels.
The follicles have a central cavity lined by simple cuboidal to squamous epithelial cells called follicular cells. These cells produce the glycoprotein...
The follicles have a central cavity lined by simple cuboidal to squamous epithelial cells called follicular cells. These cells produce the glycoprotein...
8.5K
00:59The Parathyroid Glands
5.7K
The two pairs of parathyroid glands embedded within the posterior surface of the thyroid gland are restricted by a dense capsule around them. These glands comprise two distinct cell populations—parathyroid oxyphil and parathyroid principal cells- pivotal in calcium homeostasis.
Oxyphil cells, whose functions remain elusive, emerge during late puberty, adding a layer of complexity to the parathyroid gland's intricacies. In contrast, principal parathyroid cells undertake a vital role by...
Oxyphil cells, whose functions remain elusive, emerge during late puberty, adding a layer of complexity to the parathyroid gland's intricacies. In contrast, principal parathyroid cells undertake a vital role by...
5.7K
01:22Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management
573
Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...
573