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Predictors of clinically severe hypocalcemia event in patients who underwent total thyroidectomy
| Predictor | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | |||
| < 50 | 1 [Reference] | — | — |
| ≥ 50 | 0.62 | 0.42–0.91 | 0.014 |
| Sex | |||
| Men | 1 [Reference] | — | — |
| Women | 2.10 | 1.14–3.87 | 0.017 |
| BMI | 0.98 | 0.95–1.00 | 0.090 |
| Graves disease | |||
| No | 1 [Reference] | — | — |
| Yes | 1.69 | 1.07–2.62 | 0.024 |
| Parathyroid autotransplantation | |||
| No | 1 [Reference] | — | — |
| Yes | 1.56 | 0.93–2.61 | 0.092 |
BMI = body mass index; CI = confidence interval.
