Parathyroidectomy and postoperative hypocalcemia: a retrospective study.
The data of 24 patients, operated for different types of hyperparathyroidism were reviewed in order to evaluate the evolution of calcium levels during the first week following surgery. A correlation with the preoperative values of alkaline phosphatase could be demonstrated. It may be concluded that in the primary affected patients a stay in the ICU, only for hypocalcemia-related problems, is not required. In secondary hyperparathyroidism however, the more spectacular drops of calcium levels and the risk of other vital complications, justify a follow-up in the ICU for at least 48 hours.
Vercauteren
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Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem.
Boeckx
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Adriaensen
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000601:surgery; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000601:surgery; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies