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[Risk Factors for Permanent Postoperative Hypoparathyreoidism]
Erik H Allemeyer1, Marielle S Kossow1, Burkhard Riemann2
1Klinik für Allgemein- u. Viszeralchirurgie mit Sektion Proktologie, Raphaelsklinik Münster, Deutschland.
Background:
Permanent postoperative hypoparathyreoidism remains the most frequent complication after total thyreoidectomy with severe long-term morbidity, impairment of quality of life and economic implications.
Objective:
Identification of risk factors for permanent postoperative hypoparathyreoidism.
Material And Methods:
420 patients received total thyreoidectomy in our endocrine centre between 08/2012 und 08/2014, of whom 382 were included in the study. 117 patients underwent a follow-up investigation between 8 and 32 months postoperatively.
Results:
We determined a low parathyroid hormone level on postoperative day 1, non-application of a drain and a prolonged postoperative hospital stay as being associated with permanent postoperative hypoparathyreoidism. No association was found between postoperative hypoparathyroidism and autotransplantation of a parathyroid gland. Associations were strong but not significant.
Discussion:
We identified associated factors for permanent postoperative hypoparathyreoidism. Larger multicentre studies should be performed for validation as possible relevant risk factors. Knowledge of risk factors might help to avoid this complication and to manage close follow-up and therapy in patients affected.
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