Abstract
This article reviews the current state of the art regarding therapy for primary hyperparathyroidism. Clinical evaluation and indications for parathyroidectomy are described, followed by a review of surgical techniques currently being practiced and possible outcomes involved. Focused parathyroidectomy has become a successful alternative to conventional bilateral cervical exploration.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1205-1225 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Surgical Clinics of North America |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2009 |
Keywords
- Bilateral neck exploration
- Focused parathyroidectomy
- Intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Parathyroid hormone
- Preoperative localization
- Primary hyperparathyroidism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery