Plasma ionized calcium and magnesium concentrations and prevalence of subclinical hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia in postpartum grazing Holstein cows from southern Chile.

The objective was to determine the plasma concentrations of ionized Ca (iCa) and Mg (iMg) and to establish the prevalence of subclinical hypocalcemia (SCHC) and hypomagnesemia (SCHM) in dairy cows at calving (within 6 hours of parturition) and at 7 days postpartum (pp) in Chilean grazing herds with spring parturitions. Plasma iCa and iMg were assessed using a clinical analyzer. A total of 113 and 175 cows in 18 herds selected at random were sampled at calving and at 7 days pp, respectively. From these 18 herds, 11 herds provided reliable records of lactation number and 8 cows per herd were scored for body condition and sampled at calving and then at 7 days pp. Ionized Ca concentrations for the 18 herds were 0.99 ± 0.16 mmol/L (calving) and 1.01 ± 0.13 mmol/L [7 d pp (P > 0.05)]. Ionized Mg concentrations were 0.58 ± 0.12 mmol/L and 0.51 ± 0.09 mmol/L (P ≤ 0.05). For the 11 herds, iCa concentrations at calving were 1.06 mmol/L (lactation 1), 1.02 mmol/L (lactation 2) and 0.89 mmol/L (lactation ≥ 3), while iMg concentrations were 0.63 mmol/L, 0.60 mmol/L, and 0.61 mmol/L, respectively. Herd prevalence for SCHC (iCa < 1.0 mmol/L) at calving was 64.8%. Prevalence by parity was 40%, 54.5% and 86.7% for lactations 1, 2 and ≥ 3, respectively. Herd prevalence of SCHC on day 7 pp was 30.1%. For SCHM (iMg < 0.52 mmol/L) prevalence was 21.6% and 48.9% at calving and at 7 days pp, respectively.

Transient hyperthyroidism after total laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer.

INTRODUCTION: Thyroid damage is a complication of total laryngectomy (TL) and may be caused by manipulation of the gland. There are isolated descriptions in the literature related to transient hyperthyroidism (HT) post-head and neck surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of HT after TL and to evaluate its relationship with the surgical procedure. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study. Forty-four patients were included and stratified in Group 1 (TL + pharyngectomy), and Group 2 (TL + neck dissection). Post-op thyroid function was measured in all patients. Results were analyzed with chi square plus Yates and OR (p<0.05). RESULTS: Twenty-four patients (54.6%) developed HT, with a mean TSH 0.11±0.09 uU/ml and a median FT4 1.5 ng/dl (1.2-1.8, IQR 0.30). Four patients (16.6%) required a pharmacological approach, because of their clinical course. Patients in Group 1 showed significantly more hyperthyroidism compared to Group 2 (p=0.04, OR 4, CI 95% CI,1.03-15.53). All became euthyroid before discharge. CONCLUSION: We found a high prevalence of HT after TL, and it was related indeed to the surgical procedure. All patients became euthyroid before discharge. We suggest to check thyroid function in routine lab tests in this setting. The hypothetical repercussion of these findings on resting energy expenditure and haemodynamics requires further studies.

Introducción: La tiroitidis postquirúrgica es una complicación de la laringectomía total (TL) y pueden ser causada por manipulación de la glándula. Existen descripciones aisladas en la literatura referentes a hipertiroidismo transitorio (HT) en el postoperatorio de cirugía de cabeza y cuello. El objetivo del presente estudio es relacionar la frecuencia de HT tras TL y evaluar su relación con el procedimiento quirúrgico. Métodos: Estudio de cohorte retrospectiva. Se incluyeron 44 pacientes y se estratificaron en Grupo 1 (TL y faringectomía), y grupo 2 (TL y disección cervical). Se midió la función tiroidea postoperatoria a todos los pacientes. Los resultados fueron analizados con el test de chi cuadrado con corrección de Yates y OR (p.

Transient hyperthyroidism after total laryngectomy for laryngeal cáncer / Hipertiroidismo transitorio tras laringectomía total por cáncer laríngeo

Introduction: Thyroid damage is a complication of total laryngectomy (TL) and may be caused by manipulation of the gland. There are isolated descriptions in the literature related to transient hyperthyroidism (HT) post-head and neck surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of HT after TL and to evaluate its relationship with the surgical procedure. Methods: Retrospective cohort study. Forty-four patients were included and stratified in Group 1 (TL + pharyngectomy), and Group 2 (TL + neck dissection). Post-op thyroid function was measured in all patients. Results were analyzed with chi square plus Yates and OR (p<0.05). Results: Twenty-four patients (54.6%) developed HT, with a mean TSH 0.11±0.09 uU/ml and a median FT4 1.5 ng/dl (1.2-1.8, IQR 0.30). Four patients (16.6%) required a pharmacological approach, because of their clinical course. Patients in Group 1 showed significantly more hyperthyroidism compared to Group 2 (p=0.04, OR 4, CI 95% CI,1.03-15.53). All became euthyroid before discharge. Conclusion: We found a high prevalence of HT after TL, and it was related indeed to the surgical procedure. All patients became euthyroid before discharge. We suggest to check thyroid function in routine lab tests in this setting. The hypothetical repercussion of these findings on resting energy expenditure and haemodynamics requires further studies (AU)

Introducción: La tiroitidis postquirúrgica es una complicación de la laringectomía total (TL) y pueden ser causada por manipulación de la glándula. Existen descripciones aisladas en la literatura referentes a hipertiroidismo transitorio (HT) en el postoperatorio de cirugía de cabeza y cuello. El objetivo del presente estudio es relacionar la frecuencia de HT tras TL y evaluar su relación con el procedimiento quirúrgico. Métodos: Estudio de cohorte retrospectiva. Se incluyeron 44 pacientes y se estratificaron en Grupo 1 (TL y faringectomía), y grupo 2 (TL y disección cervical). Se midió la función tiroidea postoperatoria a todos los pacientes. Los resultados fueron analizados con el test de chi cuadrado con corrección de Yates y OR (p<0.05). Resultados: Cuarenta y cuatro pacientes (54.6%) presentaron HT, con TSH promedio de 0.11±0.09 uU/ml y mediana de FT4 1.5 ng/dl (1.2-1.8, IQR 0.30). Cuatro pacientes (16.6%) requirieron tratamiento médico, debido a su curso clínico. Los pacientes del Grupo 1 mostraron significativamente mayor hipertiroidismo comparados con el Grupo 2 (p=0.04, OR 4, CI 95% CI,1.03-15.53). Todos los pacientes fueron dados de alta eutiroideos. Conclusión: Encontramos una alta prevalencia de HT tras TL, la cual se relacionó con el procedimiento quirúrgico. Todos los pacientes fueron dados de alta eutiroideos. Sugerimos medir la función tiroidea en la analítica de rutina de estos pacientes. Las repercusiones hipotéticas de estos hallazgos en el gasto energético en reposo y hemodinámico requieren mayores estudios (AU)