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Journal Article
Accidental parathyroidectomy during total thyroidectomy and hypoparathyroidism in a large series of 766 patients: incidence and consequences in a referral center
2023
Overview
PurposeTransient hypoparathyroidism is the most common complication after total thyroidectomy, and accidental parathyroidectomy (AP) may be a cause. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of AP and its impact on postoperative calcemia.Materials and methodsFrom February 2016 to May 2018, 766 patients undergoing total thyroidectomy were prospectively included. Surgical indications, hormonal status, definitive histology, and postoperative calcium and PTH levels were analyzed.Results578/(75.45%) were women and 188/(24.55%) men with mean age of 53.4 years. Parathyroid tissue on the thyroid specimen was observed in 40 (5.2%) patients: 30 APs and 10 parathyroid fragments. Among the 30 APs, 12 glands were intrathyroid and 18 (2.3%) in eutopic location. 97 (12.6%) patients were treated for postoperative hypocalcemia: 90 (11.7%) had transient and 5 (0.6%) definitive hypoparathyroidism; 2 were lost in follow-up. 13/30 (43.3%) with AP had transient hypoparathyroidism. A strong correlation was found (p < 0.0001) between AP and postoperative hypocalcemia. 1/30 (3.3%) patient with APs had definitive hypoparathyroidism. Transient and persistent nerve palsies were found in 10 (1.3%) and 3 (0.4%) patients, respectively.DiscussionA careful examination of the thyroid gland after resection help to identify an AP that could be autotransplanted. Surgeon and hospital activity volume per years seem to reduce the risk of hypoparathyroidism.ConclusionTotal thyroidectomy and intrathyroid localization of parathyroid glands are risk factors for the AP. The incidence of AP was 2.3%, and this remains low due to our longstanding experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
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Springer Nature B.V
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