Risk factors of developing the hungry bone syndrome after parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism

Background. Around 13% of patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) postoperatively develop a condition known as the hungry bone syndrome (HBS). Although the condition is quite prevalent, the research in this field is very limited. The aim of our study was to deter...

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Main Authors: Matas Jakubauskas, Virgilijus Beiša, Kęstutis Strupas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius University Press 2018-05-01
Series:Acta Medica Lituanica
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Online Access:https://www.journals.vu.lt/AML/article/view/21314