Tetany Is a Serious Potential Post-Op Complication of Which Type

question 10

Multiple Choice

Tetany is a serious potential post-op complication of which type of surgical intervention?

• A) appendectomy
• B) colon resection
• C) gastrectomy
• D) thyroidectomy

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