Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation for primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism with or without previous parathyroidectomy: a retrospective study

• Published in: International journal of hyperthermia Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 907 - 917
• Main Authors: Chen, Chi-Cheng, Chen, Hsiu-Ling, Chiang, Pi-Ling, Luo, Sheng-Dean, Chang, Yen-Hsiang, Chen, Wei-Chih, Wang, Cheng-Kang, Lin, An-Ni, Chen, Yueh-Sheng, Chi, Shun-Yu, Lin, Wei-Che
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 31.12.2022; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: hyperplastic parathyroid gland; parathyroidectomy; Radiofrequency ablation; secondary hyperparathyroidism; ultrasound guided

This study aimed to investigate and compare the therapeutic efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA), between primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) patients, with or without previous parathyroidectomy (PTX). A total of 21 patients (...