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Control of Hypoparathyroidism: After Extensive Neck Surgery

1971; American Medical Association; Volume: 93; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1001/archotol.1971.00770060387005

1538-361X

George A. Sisson, S. B. Vander Aarde,

Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Ten of 14 patients who underwent extensive neck surgery and mediastinal dissection developed clinical and laboratory evidence of hypoparathyroidism. Postoperative surveillance of serum calcium and phosphate is essential for adequate control of this complication. In six cases control of the hypoparathyroidism was difficult. In all cases, each patient eventually established his own level of supplemental calcium and calciferol needs. Milk restricted diet in the form of blenderized feedings seemed to be essential in early control.