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ea0010p38 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | SFE2005

Pre operative localization of 28 consecutive parathyroid adenomas. A prospective imaging/surgical outcome correlation study

Kitchener P , Leelarathna L , Greenwood R , Heyburn P , Colin J , Pain S

IntroductionThere is general consensus that parathyroid excision is the treatment of choice for primary hyperparathyroidism. Minimally invasive surgery with limited neck exploration has the benefits of reduced operative and recovery times, less complications and excellent cosmetic results. However the success of unilateral neck exploration depends on the accurate preoperative localization of a parathyroid adenoma.Objective<p cl...