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Postoperative hypoparathyroidism is a frequent complication of total thyroidectomy occurring in as many as 30 per cent of thyroidectomy patients, with de fi nitive hypoparathyroidism diagnosed in as many as… Click to show full abstract
Postoperative hypoparathyroidism is a frequent complication of total thyroidectomy occurring in as many as 30 per cent of thyroidectomy patients, with de fi nitive hypoparathyroidism diagnosed in as many as 10 per cent 1,2 . Hypoparathyroidism can lead to cerebral, vascular, ocular, and renal damage, a signi fi cant reduction in quality of life, and a reduced life expectancy. To avoid iatrogenic hypoparathyroidism resulting from thyroidectomy, the anatomical position of the parathyroid glands and their vasculature must be fully understood.
Journal Title: BJS Open
Year Published: 2022
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