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ea0077op5.1 | Bone and Calcium | SFEBES2021

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) of 1.6 pmol/l or more at 6 months is associated with delayed recovery of parathyroid function in post-surgical hypoparathyroidism (PoSH)

Fahad Arshad Muhammad , Dhami Amardass , Quarrell Gillian , Balasubramanian Saba P

Introduction: Post-surgical hypoparathyroidism (PoSH) is common after thyroidectomy. Most cases recover within 6 months, but several require long-term supplementation with calcium and activated vitamin D. When PoSH persists beyond 6 months, it is considered to be ‘long-term’ or ‘permanent’. However, few studies have demonstrated recovery beyond this time period.Aim: Aim of this study is to determine the frequency of late recovery in t...