Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4124116 | Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America | 2008 | 6 Pages |
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
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Authors
Alfred Simental, Robert L. Ferris,