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We present an algorithmic method of managing hypocalcemia pre\u2010emptively, based on the PTH level 1 h after operation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We examined 423 consecutive patients undergoing TTx at a single institution. A subset of patients were managed using an algorithm involving routine postoperative oral calcium administration and the early addition of oral calcitriol in patients with a low 1\u2010h postoperative PTH level. Algorithm patients were compared to a concurrent, conventionally managed group. Outcomes measured included serum calcium levels, symptoms of hypocalcemia, postoperative complications, and receipt of intravenous (IV) calcium.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The algorithm was applied in 135 patients, and 288 patients were managed conventionally. Critically low calcium levels (total calcium &lt;7.5\u00a0mg\/dl [1.88\u00a0mmol\/l] or ionized calcium &lt;0.94\u00a0mmol\/l) were less common in algorithm patients (10.6% vs. 25.3%; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.005). Much of this difference was attributable to the protective impact of the algorithm on patients undergoing TTx for cancer, 30% of whom developed critically low calcium levels when managed conventionally. Among patients requiring IV calcium, algorithm patients received fewer doses (1.29 vs. 1.86; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.05). Low 1\u2010h PTH levels were found in 21% (28\/133) of algorithm patients, but these did not correlate with low calcium levels, suggesting that the algorithm compensated adequately for temporary hypoparathyroidism. No patients developed hypercalcemia.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>An algorithmic approach incorporating early postoperative PTH levels and routine administration of oral calcium reduces the risk of severe hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1007\/s00268-009-0348-0","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2010,1,4]],"date-time":"2010-01-04T16:29:22Z","timestamp":1262622562000},"page":"532-537","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":81,"title":["An Algorithm Informed by the Parathyroid Hormone Level Reduces Hypocalcemic Complications of Thyroidectomy"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"34","author":[{"given":"James E.","family":"Wiseman","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Endocrine Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery University of California Los Angeles 10833 Le Conte Avenue, 72\u2010229 CHS 90095 Los Angeles CA USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Matthew","family":"Mossanen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Endocrine Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery University of California Los Angeles 10833 Le Conte Avenue, 72\u2010229 CHS 90095 Los Angeles CA USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Philip H. 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