Follow-up after surgery
hypoparathyroidism
BLOOD, HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
Blood was drawn for analysis of PTH and total calcium levels the day after surgery. After operation, patients were treated for hypocalcaemic symptoms and biochemistry, and discharged according to local routine. Similarly, the first follow-up was carried out according to local routine. The date for follow-up was registered, as well as medical treatment for hypoparathyroidism with oral calcium and vitamin D. Levels of total calcium and PTH were measured. Patients with normal PTH and calcium levels, and who did not need treatment for hypoparathyroidism, were not followed further.Patients treated for hypoparathyroidism were followed until medical treatment could be terminated or for at least 6 months. The date of last follow-up, and levels of PTH and calcium at last follow-up, were registered, as well as any medical treatment for hypoparathyroidism.