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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

Prevention of postoperative hypocalcemia with routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in patients with differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma undergoing total thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection Cancer 2009; 115: 251-258

Published: 1st January 2009

Authors: Roh J-L, Park J-Y, Park C-Il

Conclusion

A total of 148 patients were randomized into three groups. The rates of symptomatic hypocalcaemia were 26 per cent in controls, 12.2 per cent in patients given calcium supplements and 2.2 per cent in patients who had calcium and vitamin D (P<0.05)

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