Relationship between pre-operative serum vitamin D3 levels and post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia: A cross sectional study

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  • Jahana Ara, Muhammad Javaid Rashid, Muhammad Adnan Bawany, Ishfaq Ahmad Khan, Jamshed Bashir, Asma Kafeel

Abstract

Aim: To determine the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and the risk of developing hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy.

Study design: Cross sectional study

Place and duration: This study was conducted at  District Head Quarter Hospital Mirpur Mathelo District Ghotki, Pakistan from March 2020 to March 2021.

Methodology: A total of 100 patients were included in this study. Their vitamin D levels were assessed before surgery and the calcium levels were determined after surgery. Incidence of hypocalcemia symptoms was also assessed.

Results: It was identified that the patients who were vitamin D deficient are more prone to develop hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy. A significant differentiation was observed between mean values of vitamin D in hypocalcemia and normo-calcemic group. Hypocalcemia after surgery was observed in 19 patients.

Conclusion: The current study demonstrates that the level of serum vitamin D less than 35 would be considered as a potential risk for developing the hypocalcemia post thyroidectomy. Patients who have low vitamin D levels must be screened for hypocalcemia post thyroidectomy.

Published

2021-12-30

How to Cite

Jahana Ara, Muhammad Javaid Rashid, Muhammad Adnan Bawany, Ishfaq Ahmad Khan, Jamshed Bashir, Asma Kafeel. (2021). Relationship between pre-operative serum vitamin D3 levels and post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia: A cross sectional study. Drugs and Cell Therapies in Hematology, 10(2), 218–222. Retrieved from http://dcth.org/index.php/journal/article/view/894

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