Independent Predictors of Symptomatic Hypocalcemia Following Thyroidectomy: Distinguishing Biochemical and Symptomatic Hypocalcemia

Background/Objectives: Postoperative hypocalcemia is the most common complication following thyroidectomy; however, previous studies have largely relied on biochemical definitions without distinguishing symptomatic hypocalcemia from asymptomatic biochemical abnormalities. This study aimed to identify the independent predictors of symptomatic postoperative hypocalcemia.

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