Chvostek sign may be present after what surgery?
Correct Answer: Total thyroidectomy
Description: Ans. (b) Total thyroidectomyRef: Rajamahendran Long Cases in Surgery* In subtotal thyroidectomy injury or damage to blood supply of Parathyroid never happens.* It happens only in Total thyroidectomy which manifests as Hypocalcemia on 2-5th POD.* Chvostek and Trousseau signs are seen in Early Hypocalcemia
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