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  • Title: Role of pre and post-operative oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in prevention of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy.
    Author: Docimo G, Tolone S, Pasquali D, Conzo G, D'Alessandro A, Casalino G, Gili S, Brusciano L, Gubitosi A, Del Genio G, Ruggiero R, Docimo L.
    Journal: G Chir; 2012; 33(11-12):374-8. PubMed ID: 23140919.
    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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