SynthesisJournal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale
Impact of Intraoperative Interventions on Hypocalcemia Post-Total Thyroidectomy: A Meta-Analysis.
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- Reflections on prevention and treatment of post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism: current management approaches and future prospects.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
- Predicting hypoparathyroidism after thyroidectomy: the value of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography.Gland surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
ImportancePostoperative hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy (TT) can significantly affect patients' quality of life. However, the most effective intraoperative interventions to mitigate this risk remain uncertain.ObjectiveTo assess the efficacy of parathyroid gland autotransplantation (PTA), near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF), and indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) in reducing postoperative hypocalcemia risk after TT.DesignMeta-analysis.SettingThis meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, utilizing data from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, with searches conducted through February 2024.ParticipantsPatients undergoing TT with or without intraoperative interventions of PTA, NIRAF, ICGA, or a combined approach.InterventionsPTA, NIRAF, ICGA, or a combination of these methods.Main Outcome MeasuresIncidence of postoperative transient and permanent hypocalcemia.ResultsFrom 582 identified records, 32 studies, including 13,299 TT patients (6386 with benign and 6913 with malignant conditions), met the inclusion criteria. PTA was associated with a higher incidence of transient postoperative hypocalcemia (OR = 1.98; 95% CI: 1.42-2.77;
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