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Predictors of symptomatic hypocalcemia in patients who underwent total thyroidectomy
| Predictor | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | |||
| < 50 | 1 [Reference] | — | — |
| ≥ 50 | 0.59 | 0.44–0.79 | < 0.0001 |
| Sex | |||
| Men | 1 [Reference] | — | — |
| Women | 1.79 | 1.16–2.76 | 0.009 |
| BMI | 0.99 | 0.97–1.01 | 0.194 |
| Graves disease | |||
| No | 1 [Reference] | — | — |
| Yes | 1.57 | 1.09–2.25 | 0.015 |
| Parathyroid autotransplantation | |||
| No | 1 [Reference] | — | — |
| Yes | 1.91 | 1.30–2.81 | 0.001 |
BMI = body mass index; CI = confidence interval.
