Reoperative parathyroidectomy
Reoperative surgery for hyperparathyroidism is associated with increased incidence of complications including vocal cord paralysis, permanent hypoparathyroidism, and persistent hypercalcemia. Surgical re-exploration should consist of symptomatic or low-risk patients. The use of nuclear medicine imag...
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Published in | Otolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 41; no. 6; p. 1269 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.12.2008
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Summary: | Reoperative surgery for hyperparathyroidism is associated with increased incidence of complications including vocal cord paralysis, permanent hypoparathyroidism, and persistent hypercalcemia. Surgical re-exploration should consist of symptomatic or low-risk patients. The use of nuclear medicine imaging, ultrasound, and high-resolution CT and MRI may aid in surgical planning. Knowledge of potential. |
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ISSN: | 0030-6665 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.otc.2008.05.008 |