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. 2012 Nov-Dec;33(11-12):374-8.

Role of pre and post-operative oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in prevention of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy

G Docimo  1 , S Tolone, D Pasquali, G Conzo, A D'Alessandro, G Casalino, S Gili, L Brusciano, A Gubitosi, G Del Genio, R Ruggiero, L Docimo
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  • PMID: 23140919

Role of pre and post-operative oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in prevention of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy

G Docimo et al. G Chir. 2012 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Aim: to evaluate the role of pre and post-operative oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in prevention of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy.

Patients and methods: 50 consecutive patients, undergoing total thyroidectomy, were enrolled. Oral calcium and vitamin D were administered in the pre and post-operative time. The data concerning symptomatic and laboratoristic hypocalcemia were collected.

Results: Incidence of symptomatic hypocalcemia was very low (6%); incidence of laboratoristic hypocalcemia was 10%. No permanent hypocalcemia developed.

Conclusions: Implementing oral calcium and vitamin D both before and after total thyroidectomy can reduce the incidence of hypocalcemia related to surgery.

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