The parathyroid glands are four small glands located in the neck. They regulate the amount of calcium in the blood. If the glands are over-functioning, an individual may need surgery to remove one or ...

Postoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) showed 100% sensitivity in predicting post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia, according to the results of a prospective study of 60 patients. Post-thyroidectomy ...

In a single-center, case-control study, 134 patients who underwent total thyroidectomy (TT) were compared with patients who underwent conventional (naked eye) surgery. For those who underwent surgery ...

Hypoparathyroidism, a rare and chronic endocrine disease, is characterized by insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Postoperative hypothyroidism after total thyroidectomy is associated with reduced risk for fractures.

Out of over 126,000 adult patients who underwent total thyroidectomy, nearly 20% had hypocalcemia during the first 30 days following surgery -- defined as a diagnosis of hypocalcemia or ...

Recovery from a full or partial thyroidectomy is typically light and lasts for a few weeks. Your surgical team will advise you on pain medications, foods to eat during recovery, and more. A ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Operative management with total thyroidectomy will not be the best option for all older adults with Graves’ ...