Incidence and risk factors of hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia after hemithyroidectomy.

Approximately 5% and 2.5% of participants showed transient hypoparathyroidism and mild symptomatic hypocalcemia after hemithyroidectomy. The risk factors for transient hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcemia include preoperative low serum iPTH and calcium levels.