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ea0049gp222 | Thyroid 3 | ECE2017

Will it be useful to measure PTH at 4 hours post thyroidectomy to decide for calcium replacement? 1st result of a prospective study

Silva Silvia , Rafael Ana , Marques Ricardo , Moniz Luisa , Costa Carlos , Capitao Ricardo , Saraiva Catarina , Limbert Clotilde , Fernandes Luis , Matias Rogerio

Introduction: Calcium replacement after Thyroid surgery has been changing along times. The aim for this replacement is to avoid hypocalcaemia effects after thyroid surgery but not all the patients seem to need it. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) has a short half-life after its release into the bloodstream, making it a good marker of calcium metabolism in short time after surgery.Method: Prospective study of Endocrine Surgery Multidisciplinary group of one Cent...