Preoperative Calcium or Vitamin D Supplement in Thyroidectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the role of preoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation in patients who underwent total thyroidectomy.

Data sources

The search for randomized controlled trials was performed in the OVID Medline and Embase databases.

Review methods

The last search was made on September 16, 2024. Three independent reviewers evaluated full-text articles from relevant reports based on eligibility criteria. The quality of the included studies was assessed by two reviewers according to the ROB 2 tool.

Results

This systematic review and meta-analysis considered 13 studies with 1504 participants. There were positive results in treatment outcomes including the mean postoperative calcium level (MD,

SUBMITTER: Jullamusi W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11903918 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature