The prevention and treatment of iatrogenic hypoparathyroidism in total thyroidectomy / 中华内分泌外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize the experience of the prevention and treatment of iatrogenic hypo-parathyroidism in total thyroidectomy .Methods 377 patients received total thyroidectomy performed by the Thy-roid Professional Group of Hepatobiliary Surgery Department of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from Jan.2010 to Dec.2012.Their clinical date were retrospectively analyzed .Results There was no perma-nent postoperative hypoparathyroidism .The incidence of temporary hypoparathyroidism was 13.79%( 52/377 ) . The occurrence of transient hypocalcemia was 10.61%( 40/377 ) .Conclusions Iatrogenic hypoparathyroidism can be prevented by intraoperative in situ protection of parathyroid glands and their blood supply using fine cap -sule anatomy method .Postoperative improvement of microcirculation and calcium supplement also help prevent postoperative hypoparathyroidism .