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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2019

Selective intra-operative parathyroid hormone in re-do neck exploration in parathyroidectomy: A case report.

Henry To, Gregory Otto

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Article in International journal of surgery case reports, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Henry ToDepartment of Surgery, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Haydown Rd., Elizabeth Vale, South Australia, 5112, Australia. Electronic address: henry.to@nh.org.au.
Gregory OttoDepartment of Surgery, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Haydown Rd., Elizabeth Vale, South Australia, 5112, Australia.

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Abstract

introductionIntra-operative parathyroid hormone (I-OPTH) levels are an adjunct used in parathyroid surgery which provides assurance that parathyroidectomy surgery is complete and has removed the hypersecreting gland. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 78 year old female with no localisation on pre-operative imaging and had previous hemithyroidectomy. I-OPTH was used to guide the side and timing for completion of exploration, factors which reduced operative time, operative cost and avoided potential complications. DISCUSSION: Routine and selective I-OPTH may be used to guide parathyroidectomy, and this case highlights the methodology of use in a selective challenging case. Appropriate application and interpretation of results must be achieved to ensure adequate completion of surgery and cure for the patient.

conclusionSelective use of I-OPTH guides parathyroidectomy in challenging cases, and can be time and cost-effective when used appropriately.

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Case reportIntra-operative assayNon-localised parathyroidParathyroid adenomaParathyroidectomy

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