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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Does truncal ligation of the inferior thyroid arteries during bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy affect serum calcium levels? A prospective, randomised, controlled study. Int Surg 2006; 4: 211¿216.

Published: 1st January 2006

Authors: Maralcan G, Sayin Z, Baskonu I, Gokalp A, Aybasti N.

Conclusion

Truncal ligation had no effect on serum calcium levels from days 1 to 3 postoperatively in this trial that included 98 procedures.



 

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