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 inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 41; no. 6; p. 1269
Main Authors Simental, Alfred, Ferris, Robert L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2008
Subjects
Choristoma - surgery
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism - surgery
Parathyroid Glands
Parathyroidectomy - adverse effects
Parathyroidectomy - methods
Postoperative Complications - epidemiology
Reoperation
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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.
ISSN:0030-6665
DOI:10.1016/j.otc.2008.05.008