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Risk factors for postoperative hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy: a retrospective study

Annals of Saudi Medicine
BACKGROUND: and Objectives: Hypocalcemia is a commonly reported complication after thyroid surgery. Many possible risk factors have been identified. The purpose of this study is to analyze various risk factors possibly associated with development of ...
Bayan S. Jan, Ahlam H. Alamri, Haddad H. Alkaff, Wejdan Q. Almuqati, Suhail I. Sayed, Sherif K. Abdelmonim, Mohammad A. Alessa, Osama A. Marglani, Osama A. Bawazir, Ameen Z. Alherabi   +9 more
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Dengue fever manifesting with tetany as the first presentation of primary hypoparathyroidism: a case report

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Background Primary hypoparathyroidism is associated with diverse variety of symptomatology of hypocalcemia including seizures and tetany. We report a case of previously undiagnosed asymptomatic primary hypoparathyroidism with extensive basal ganglia ...
Rakitha Higgoda, Kasun Lokuketagoda, Thuvarakan Poobalasingham, Venura Wedagedara, Dilshan Perera, Kanapathipillai Thirumavalavan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Severe resistant hypocalcemia in multiple myeloma after zoledronic acid administration: a case report [PDF]

, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Hypercalcemia is one of the most common metabolic abnormalities encountered in any form of malignancy. Hypocalcemia, however, is a rare manifestation, especially in cancers with bone involvement.
Adrian P Noriega Aldave, Shikha Jaiswal
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Preliminary non‐comparative evaluation of an adapted colonoscopy preparation protocol for dogs using sodium picosulphate and magnesium citrate

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Challenges associated with bowel cleansing protocols for canine colonoscopy include practical applicability and inadequate preparations. This study aimed to describe and evaluate an adapted protocol to simplify colonoscopy preparation in dogs.
Julia Elia da Silva Paranhos, Melissa Guillen Gonçalves de Souza, Daniela Araujo de Sousa, Debora Costabile Soibelman, Sabrina Martins da Costa Ferreira, Juliana da Silva Leite, Bruno Penna, Ana Maria Reis Ferreira   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parathyroid Hormone Sampling From the Anterior Jugular Vein Versus Peripheral Vein After Total Thyroidectomy

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To determine if anterior jugular vein sampling (AJVS) is non‐inferior to peripheral venous sampling (PVS) for measuring intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels following total thyroidectomy. Methods This was a prospective non‐inferiority trial conducted at a tertiary academic medical center.
Noel M. Phan, Keva Li, Eleni A. Varelas, Caleb J. Fan, Raymond L. Chai   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictors of Hypocalcemia Post Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism; a Single Center Study

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Background 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, Nesreen A. Saadeh, Renad Msameh, Ajwad Obeidat, Omar Mar'ey, Ahmad Bakkar, Qutaiba Manasrah   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fluorescent Imaging in Thyroid Surgery to Preserve Parathyroid Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
Abstract Objective Hypoparathyroidism and postoperative hypocalcemia are rare but dreaded complications of thyroid surgery, often requiring increased follow‐up and contributing to financial and quality‐of‐life burdens. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of intraoperative fluorescent imaging of parathyroid glands (PGs) in improving PG ...
Cheung MH, Nguyen MT, Nguyen SA, Nassar SI, Murdaugh J, Newman JG, Graboyes EM, Albergotti WG, Kejner A, Bobian M, Adilbay D.   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Positioning novel biologicals in CKD-mineral and bone disorders [PDF]

, 2017
Renal osteodystrophy (ROD), the histologic bone lesions of chronic kidney disease (CKD), is now included in a wider syndrome with laboratory abnormalities of mineral metabolism and extra-skeletal calcifications or CKD-mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD),
Covic, Adrian, Mazzaferro, Sandro, Muci, MARIA LUISA, Pasquali, Marzia, Rotondi, Silverio, Tartaglione, Lida   +5 more
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Comparison of Biocompatibility and Efficacy of Regional Citrate Anticoagulation and Unfractionated Heparin During Expanded Hemodialysis With a Medium Cut‐Off Membrane—A Randomized Trial

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
In a randomized cross‐over trial, regional citrate anticoagulation provided superior biocompatibility over full‐dose unfractionated heparin during expanded hemodialysis with significantly lower activation of complement, granulocytes, and platelets without affecting dialysis efficiency. ABSTRACT Background Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) improves
Marija Malgaj Vrečko, Jernej Pajek, Jakob Gubenšek, Samo Hudoklin, Joško Osredkar, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Aleš Jerin, Jadranka Buturović‐Ponikvar   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Daily Consumption of Cola Can Determine Hypocalcemia: A Case Report of Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism-Related Hypocalcemia Refractory to Supplemental Therapy with High Doses of Oral Calcium [PDF]

, 2017
The consumption of soft drinks is a crucial factor in determining persistent hypocalcemia. The aim of the study is to evaluate the biochemical mechanisms inducing hypocalcemia in a female patient with usual high consumption of cola drink and persistent
Benvenga, S., BONVENTRE, Sebastiano, CIRESI, Alessandro, GIORDANO, Carla, GUARNOTTA, Valentina, INVIATI, Angela, MASSARO, Marina, PIZZOLANTI, Giuseppe, RIELA, Serena   +8 more
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