LAC 48:I.2313. Endocrine System Treatments and Procedures

A. Thyroidectomy 1. injury to the nerves resulting in hoarseness or impairment of speech; 2. injury to parathyroid glands resulting in low blood calcium levels that require extensive medication to avoid serious degenerative conditions, such as cataracts, brittle bones, muscle weakness and muscle irritability; 3. lifelong requirement of thyroid medication.