What are the real rates of temporary hypoparathyroidism following thyroidectomy? It is a matter of definition: a systematic review.

We suggest that adhering to the current guidelines that recommend diagnosing temporary hypoparathyroidism when recovery is made within 6 months after surgery is important when conducting future research in order to narrow the gap that exists currently in the literature, as well as when deciding to put patients on long-term calcium supplements.