Association between hypocalcemia and mortality in trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Trauma Surgery & Acute Care OpenBackground The trauma triad of death, consisting of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy, has long been recognized as a major cause of mortality in trauma patients. Recently, hypocalcemia has emerged as a fourth component that plays a critical role in
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Association of hypocalcemia with in-hospital mortality and complications in patients with acute pulmonary embolism: results from the 2017 Nationwide Inpatient Sample [PDF]
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2021 Background Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common cause for hospitalization associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Disorders of calcium metabolism are a frequently encountered medical problem.
Mukunthan Murthi +8 more
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Predictors of Hypocalcemia Post Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism; a Single Center Study [PDF]
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismBackground Hypocalcemia is a common event after parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). This study aimed to explore the incidence of hypocalcemia, determine risk factors, and identify serum biomarkers associated with the development of ...
Khaled A. Obeidat +6 more
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Hypocalcemia Revisited: Thinking Outside the Box! [PDF]
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Effectiveness of prophylactic calcium and vitamin D supplementation for preventing post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Kosin Medical Journal, 2022 Background Postsurgical hypocalcemia is the most common and troublesome consequence of thyroidectomy. We investigated the potential role of routine calcium or vitamin D supplementation in preventing postsurgical hypocalcemia.
Hyeyeon Moon +7 more
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PTH gradient as a predictor of post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2021 Background: Post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia is a common complication. Post thyroidectomy PTH estimation at varying cut offs and time have been used to predict hypocalcemia and aid in early and safe discharge.
Surabhi Garg +4 more
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Factores de riesgo, predictores y tratamiento de hipocalcemia en pacientes sometidos a tiroidectomía
Revista Médica Hondureña, 2023 Total thyroidectomy is the most frequently performed intervention in endocrine surgery. In hands of experienced surgeons, the risk of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia decreases; however, it remains the main ...
Autores/as Marlen Abigail Cruz-Joya +3 more
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Reliable Early Prediction for Different Types of Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2011 ObjectivesHigh incidence of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy is a major determinant in delay of discharge. Even though many studies have focused on the search for reliable early predictors of postoperative hypocalcemia, definitions of hypocalcemia are ...
Joon Ho Kim, Man Ki Chung, Young-Ik Son
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The Incidence of Hypocalcemia following Total Thyroidectomy: A Retrospective Study
SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 Background: Hypocalcemia is one of the major complications following total thyroidectomy that can range in severity from asymptomatic to an acute life-threatening condition. Post-operative hypocalcemia is one of the causes of increased hospital stays and
Ramakrishna Bezawada* +3 more
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Severe Hypocalcemia Dependent on Fluconazole in a Newborn With Barakat Syndrome. [PDF]
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