Early Prediction of Hypocalcemia After Thyroidectomy Using Postoperative Second Hour Parathormone

Early Prediction of Hypocalcemia After Thyroidectomy Using Postoperative Second Hour Parathormone

Hypocalcemia is the most frequent complication in thyroid surgeries. Diagnosing this complication earlier will reduce longer hospital stay and will lead to an earlier intervention. The purpose of the study is to evaluate postoperative second hour parathyroid hormone measurement as a predictor for early stage hypocalcemia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with multinodular goiter, Graves, fine needle aspiartion biopsy with Bethesda 3-4 undergoing total thyroidectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnant women
• patients with thyroid cancer or previous neck dissection