Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9404405 Surgery 2005 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
A low preoperative 25[OH]D level is associated with postoperative symptoms of hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing MIP. One might consider instituting empiric calcium supplementation postoperatively in patients with low 25[OH]D levels.
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25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for symptoms of postoperative hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism after minimally invasive parathyroidectomy
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