| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6216900 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Pediatric patients who undergo total thyroidectomy for underlying malignancy or Graves' disease and those who have more extensive nodal dissections are at increased risk of developing this postoperative hypocalcemia. These patients may benefit from more vigilant preoperative preparation and postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
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Authors
Yufei Chen, Peter T. Masiakos, Randall D. Gaz, Richard A. Hodin, Sareh Parangi, Gregory W. Randolph, Peter M. Sadow, Antonia E. Stephen,