Irish journal of medical science
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Inadvertent parathyroidectomy is a recognised complication of thyroid surgery. We aimed to investigate the incidence of and risk factors for inadvertent parathyroidectomy during thyroid surgery, in our patient cohort. ⋯ Inadvertent parathyroidectomy is a potential risk during thyroid surgery but post-operative hypocalcaemia as a result is rare. Malignancy and more extensive surgery appear to carry an increased risk for this complication.