Subtotal Parathyroidectomy and Relocation of the Parathyroid Remnant for Renal Hyperparathyroidism: modification of a traditional operation

Subtotal Parathyroidectomy and Relocation of the Parathyroid Remnant for Renal Hyperparathyroidism: modification of a traditional operation

Abstract Background We describe a modification of the conventional subtotal parathyroidectomy operation where the parathyroid gland(s) remnant is repositioned with intact vascular supply to a plane superficial to the infrahyoid strap muscles and immediately under the skin incision. This technique ca...

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Main Authors: Tsu-Hui ( Hubert) Low, John Yoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Parathyroidectomy
Secondary hyperparathyroidism
Renal failure
Recurrence
Hypercalcaemia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-017-0238-7

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