Publications by authors named "Monika Sepek"

Introduction: Iatrogenic hypoparathyroidism following thyroidectomy is one of the most common complications significantly reducing patients' quality of life.

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the risk factors for calcium-phosphate disorders following thyroidectomy.

Patients And Methods: The study group consisted of 211 patients who underwent thyroidectomy for different conditions in 2018-2020.

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Deviations in laboratory tests assessing liver function in patients with COVID-19 are frequently observed. Their importance and pathogenesis are still debated. In our retrospective study, we analyzed liver-related parameters: aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), total bilirubin (TBIL), albumin, comorbidities and other selected potential risk factors in patients admitted with SARS-CoV-2 infection to assess their prognostic value for intensive care unit admission, mechanical ventilation necessity and mortality.

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Gastrointestinal manifestations may accompany the respiratory symptoms of COVID-19. Abdominal pain (AP) without nausea and vomiting is one of the most common. To date, its role and prognostic value in patients with COVID-19 is still debated.

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