A single parathyroid hormone measurement two hours after a thyroidectomy reliably predicts permanent hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is the most common complication following thyroidectomy, and various algorithms for early detection have been suggested. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of measuring the parathyroid hormone level 2 h after thyroidectomy and whether determination of the perioperative decline in parathyroid hormone added diagnostic value.Patients subjected to thyroidectomy for benign thyroid disorders were analyzed in...