Table 3.
Data to demonstrate final histopathology report and incidence of hypocalcemia
| Nature of thyroid pathology | Number of patients | Number of normocalcemic patients | Number of patients developing hypocalcemia | Percentage observed (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benign | 24 | 16 | 07 | 29 | χ2–4.99; df = 1; P = 0.012 |
| Malignant | 21 | 07 | 15 | 71 | |
| Total | 45 | 23 | 22 |