Hypocalcemia in immediate post - , op period following excision of parathyroid adenoma is due to: (A) Hyper calciuria, (B) Stress, (C) Increased uptake by bones, (D) Increased calcitonin
Answer is C. Hungry Bone syndrome Hypocalcemia in immediate post-op period following excision of parathyroid adenoma is due to increased uptake by bones It is known as hungry bone syndrome Ref: schwaz's principle of surgery 10th edition Pgno :73