Endocrinology

Study finds no significant benefit of parathyroid autotransplantation post-thyroidectomy

Parathyroid autotransplantation does not significantly improve the recovery of parathyroid function in patients who develop hypoparathyroidism after thyroidectomy, according to a study. Specifically, it does not lead to better outcomes in patients with low parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in the post-anesthesia care unit or long-term follow-up. Data was analyzed from...