Factors predicting post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism recovery.

Background: Hypoparathyroidism is the most common complication after thyroidectomy and the main reason for frequent outpatient visits; however, there is a poor understanding of its outcomes and no clear follow-up strategies are available. We aimed to predict post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism outcomes and identify relevant factors.

Methods: A multicenter, standardized prospective study was conducted.

Surgical emergencies in pediatric otolaryngology.

Objective: To obtain baseline data on the most common surgical emergencies in pediatric otolaryngology in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This report is a retrospective study of all children presenting to the pediatric otolaryngology emergency service at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Between January 2001 to January 2006 data were carefully collected and then analyzed for patients requiring emergent surgical intervention by the pediatric otolaryngology service.