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Calcium Strategy Following Thyroidectomy

Investigators compare routine prophylaxis vs postoperative parathyroid hormone-guided supplementation.

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    Study compared selective versus routine C+C supplementation post-thyroidectomy.

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    No difference in symptomatic hypocalcemia rates.

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    Selective strategy required less postoperative supplementation.

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    Study involved 258 patients across 3 hospitals.

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    Early PTH demonstrated good sensitivity for predicting hypocalcemia.

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Calcium Strategy Following Thyroidectomy

Investigators compare routine prophylaxis vs postoperative parathyroid hormone-guided supplementation.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 5, 2026

  • 3 min

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