What is the experience of our patients with transient hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy?

ABSTRACT:

Background

We sought to better understand the experience of patients with transient hypoparathyroidism using patient interviews and quality of life surveys.

Methods

This is a prospective analysis of 62 patients after total thyroidectomy at a high-volume institution. Semistructured patient interviews and quality of life surveys were conducted preoperatively and postoperatively at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year and compared based on postoperative parathyroid hormone levels.

Results

Postoperative parathyroid hormone levels were <10 pg/mL in 32% of patients (n = 20), 10 to 20 pg/mL in 19% (n = 12), and >20 pg/mL in 48% (n = 30). Hypocalcemic symptoms at 2 weeks were reported in 28 of 55 patients (51%), but patients felt "well prepared" and reported it "wasn't a bi

SUBMITTER: Doubleday AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8641920 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature