Definition Surgery is the treatment of choice for symptomatic hyperparathyroidism. Complications of parathyroidectomy include bleeding, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, and hypoparathyroidism. Unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury presents with postoperative hoarseness. Bilateral nerve injury is a rare but serious complication, resulting in aphonia and requiring immediate intubation. Following parathyroidectomy, serum calcium is expected to decrease within […]