Surgical management of primary hyperparathyroidism

In conclusion, synchronous thyroid surgery was carried out in a quarter of all parathyroidectomy procedures performed for treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism. Coincidental thyroid pathology was c ommon. The limitations of pre-operative imaging in reliably locating involved parathyroid tissue are demonstrated and the importance of considering the potential need to perform thyroid surgery during parathyroidectomy and obtaining appropriate informed consent. (Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)

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