Comparison between Second- and Third-Generation PTH Assays during Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy (MIP)

Context. Intraoperative PTH (IOPTH) drop of more than 50% during minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) predicts the surgery success. Comparison between second- and third-generation PTH assays (PTH 2G and PTH 3G) on IOPTH decline is scarce. The aim of this study is to compare both assays and to...

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Main Authors: Marie-Hélène Gannagé-Yared, Nada Younès, Anne-Sophie Azzi, Ghassan Sleilaty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5230985