This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology and breast, Subject name: Surgery
Complications of Hemithyroidectomy include all of the following except 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypocalcemia, B. Wound hematoma, C. Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, D. External branch of superior laryngeal nerve palsy
A: Hypocalcemia
Answer: A: Hypocalcemia 
Explanation: Hypocalcemia doesnot occur in hemithyroidectomy as the parathyroids in contralateral side are fully intact. Source : Sabiston 20th edition Pg :919