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ea0059p061 | Clinical biochemistry | SFEBES2018

An analysis of hypocalcaemia post thyroidectomy: diagnosis and predictors

Craus Sarah , Giordano Imbroll Miriam , Camilleri Lianne , Attard Alexander , Gruppetta Mark

Background: Post-thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia is a common complication with significant short and long term complications. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and predictors of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia (corrected calcium <2.1mmol/l).Method: A total of 183patients who underwent total thyroidectomybetween 2012 and 2015 in a national general hospital were included in this retrospective study. Clinical and biochemical data were ob...