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Reoperative Parathyroidectomy
December 2008
December 2008
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Abstract
Reoperative surgery for hyperparathyroidism is associated with increased incidence
of complications including vocal cord paralysis, permanent hypoparathyroidism, and
persistent hypercalcemia. Surgical re-exploration should consist of symptomatic or
low-risk patients. The use of nuclear medicine imaging, ultrasound, and high-resolution
CT and MRI may aid in surgical planning. Knowledge of potential.