Maralcan, Gökürk Does truncal ligation of the inferior thyroid arteries during bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy affect serum calcium levels? A prospective, randomized, controlled study. [electronic resource] - International surgery - 211-6 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial ISSN: 0020-8868 Subjects--Topical Terms: AdultAlkaline Phosphatase--bloodArteries--surgeryCalcium--bloodFemaleHumansHypocalcemia--etiologyLigationMaleMiddle AgedParathyroid Glands--blood supplyPhosphorus--bloodProspective StudiesThyroid Gland--blood supplyThyroidectomy--adverse effects