Evidence map›Paper›PMID 37017857›Full record

SynthesisEndocrine2023

Continuous subcutaneous rhPTH infusion for managing difficult chronic hypoparathyroidism. A systematic review.

Elena Gamarra, Francesca Retta, Barbara Lucatello, Federico Ragazzoni, Chiara Camponovo, Maurilio Deandrea, Pierpaolo Trimboli

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Synthesis in Endocrine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
1.3field-weighted citation impact, top 21% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Elena GamarraServizio di Endocrinologia e Diabetologia, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Bellinzona, Switzerland. elena.gamarra@eoc.ch.ORCID 0000-0003-0483-7126
Francesca RettaUO Endocrinologia, Diabetologia e Malattie del metabolismo, AO Ordine Mauriziano Torino, Torino, Italy.
Barbara LucatelloUO Endocrinologia, Diabetologia e Malattie del metabolismo, AO Ordine Mauriziano Torino, Torino, Italy.
Federico RagazzoniUO Endocrinologia, Diabetologia e Malattie del metabolismo, AO Ordine Mauriziano Torino, Torino, Italy.
Chiara CamponovoServizio di Endocrinologia e Diabetologia, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Bellinzona, Switzerland.
Maurilio DeandreaUO Endocrinologia, Diabetologia e Malattie del metabolismo, AO Ordine Mauriziano Torino, Torino, Italy.
Pierpaolo TrimboliServizio di Endocrinologia e Diabetologia, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC), Bellinzona, Switzerland.
A. O. Ordine Mauriziano di Torino · ITEnte Ospedaliero Cantonale · CH

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeStandard treatment for chronic hypoparathyroidism is represented by long-life per os supplementation of calcium and vitamin D. Since 90s, exogenous PTH is also available, but a not negligible number of patients experience a poor control. Starting from the experience with pumps in diabetes, it has been hypothesized that the infusion of PTH through pump might result in a better disease control. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the published data about continuous subcutaneous PTH infusion in chronic hypoPTH patients and achieve conclusions for clinical practice.

methodsA comprehensive computer literature search of the PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus databases was conducted by two authors independently (last search on November 30, 2022). All findings were summarized and critically discussed.

resultsWe included 14 of the 103 retrieved articles, 2 RCTs, 8 case reports, and 4 case series, published between 2008 and 2022. Of the total 40 patients, 17 were adults, and 23 pediatric. The etiology was postsurgical in 50% of cases and genetic in the other 50%. All had a failure of standard care and a rapid improvement of clinical and biochemical parameters on PTH pump therapy, without severe adverse events.

conclusionsBased on literature, pump PTH infusion may represent an effective, safe, and feasible option for patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism refractory to standard therapy. From a clinical perspective, careful patient selection, a skilled healthcare team, the assessment of the local setting and the collaboration with pump suppliers are essential.

Indexed as

HypoparathyroidismParathyroid HormoneAdultCalciumChildHumansInfusions, SubcutaneousInjections, SubcutaneousVitamin DCalciumParathyroid HormoneVitamin DHypocalcemiaHypoparathyroidismInsulin pumpSystematic review

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PMID37017857
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