2016
DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v10i2.30272
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Hypocalcaemic Tetany After Total Thyroidectomy

Abstract: Abstract:Hypocalcaemic tetany is one the commonest complication after total thyroidectomy. It may cause significant morbidity. Early detection and treatment have better out come. The main objective of the study is to find the incidence of hypcalcaemic tetany in post operative period after total thyroidectomy and average interval period of hypocalcaemia following surgery. This was an observational study conducted in the department of

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“…Along with our study, the study done by Biswas, (9) on tetany after thyroidectomy had noticed that there wasn't relationship between gender and hypocalcemia: among 60 patients including 40 females, tetany occurred in 3 female patients to only one male patient.…”
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confidence: 59%
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“…Along with our study, the study done by Biswas, (9) on tetany after thyroidectomy had noticed that there wasn't relationship between gender and hypocalcemia: among 60 patients including 40 females, tetany occurred in 3 female patients to only one male patient.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 59%
“…Although there are few postoperative problems after a subtotal thyroidectomy, recurrence rates might reach 28% (7) . When compared to complete thyroidectomy, near-total thyroidectomy has lower recurrence and complication rates, making it a safe treatment choice for a variety of benign thyroid conditions (8,9) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%