Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0025p1 | Bone | SFEBES2011

Does preoperative localisation for total parthyroidectomy in patients with renal failure improve outcome?

Hanna Thomas , Edwards Jo , Grimsmo Helen , Akoh Jacob

Background: Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication of established renal failure (ERF) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The aims of this study were to determine patient and operative characteristics, which might predict persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism after surgery. To assess the influence of pre-operative imaging on the ability to locate and remove parathyroid glands during both the initial and repeat surgery and to assess...