Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4127085 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In carefully selected patients who prefer convalescence at home, outpatient thyroidectomy can be performed safely and cost-effectively, particularly when prophylactic calcium supplementation is utilized after total thyroidectomy to prevent transient postoperative hypocalcemia.
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Authors
David J. MD, Brent Moister, Melanie W. MD, Christine G. MD, Edward MD,