Parathyroidectomy

Also known as "Parathyroid gland removal", Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands. This procedure is used to remove primary tumors or hyperplasia of the glands, especially when they produce excessive parathyroid hormone. As drugs such as Fosamax do not treat the underlying cause of parathyroid-related osteoporosis, surgery is the only cure. Bone loss is reversible.The location of the glands is generally behind the thyroid, but there is a lot of variation. Usually, the location of an enlarged gland has been confirmed via a sestamibi scan or on ultrasound. (From the Wikpedia article Parathyroidectomy.)

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Recent Publications on Parathyroidectomy:
Removal of Autografted Parathyroid Tissue for Recurrent Renal Hyperparathyroidism in Hemodialysis Patients. BACKGROUND: Recurrent renal hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a serious problem...	5th February, 2010	Department of Transplant and Endocrine Surgery, Nagoya Second Red Cross	World J Surg. 2010 Feb 4. DOI Direct Link
A targeted parathyroidectomy using guide wire technique in a pregnant patient with primary hyperparathyroidism. Primary hyperparathyroidism may cause fetal demise in pregnant patients if...	5th February, 2010	Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery, Tulane	Int J Otolaryngol. 2009;2009:361427. Epub 2009 Dec 23. DOI Direct Link
[La paratiroidectomia radioguidata.] Versione italiana RIASSUNTO: La paratiroidectomia radioguidata. L. CALBO,...	30th January, 2010		G Chir. 2009 Nov-Dec;30(11-12):510-3.
[Dynamics of calcium-regulated PTH secretion in secondary hyperparathyroidism: comparison between "in vivo" vs. "in vitro" responses] AIM: To compare the dynamics in vivo and in vitro calcium-PTH release of...	26th January, 2010	Servicio de Nefrologia y Trasplante Renal, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona,	Nefrologia. 2010;30(1):73-7. doi: 10.3265/Nefrologia.pre2010.Jan.10209. DOI Direct Link
[Usefulness of imaging techniques in secondary hyperparathyroidism.] For patients with chronic renal failure who develop secondary...	26th January, 2010		Nefrologia. 2010 Jan 21. doi: 10.3265/Nefrologia.pre2010.Jan.10231. DOI Direct Link
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BioNews Results for Parathyroidectomy:
Efficacy of an Intravenous Calcium Gluconate Infusion in Controlling Serum Calcium after Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism	MDLinx:  Jan 13 2010 12:10PM Matching: parathyroidectomy
Vitamin D3 Deficiency is Associated with Late-Onset Hypocalcemia After Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy in a Vitamin D Borderline Area	MDLinx:  Jan 13 2010 12:10PM Matching: parathyroidectomy
Intraoperative Determination of PTH Concentrations in Fine Needle Tissue Aspirates to Identify Parathyroid Tissue During Parathyroidectomy	MDLinx:  Jan 11 2010 2:33PM Matching: parathyroidectomy

Parathyroidectomy Clinical Trials:
Parathyroidectomy in Endstage Renal Disease

Parathyroidectomy Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
5679649	Use of adenosine compounds for autonomic nervous system attenuation
6180616	Use of purine receptor agonists to alleviate or normalize physiopathologically excited sensory nerve function
6184254	Methods of identifying modulators of perivascular sensory nerve Ca2+ receptors
6263232	Method and kit for locating hyperactive parathyroid tissue or adenomatious tissue in a patient and for removal of such tissue
6274702	Bone stimulating factor
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