| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945188 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Thoracoscopic mediastinal parathyroidectomy with intraoperative iPTH level monitoring is safe and effective. Radioguidance facilitates parathyroid localization. Ex vivo specimen radioactivity of greater than 20% of background confirms parathyroid resection and obviates the need for costly, time-consuming frozen section analysis. A 50% decrease in baseline iPTH level 5 minutes postresection confirms complete resection of parathyroid adenomas.
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Authors
Tracey L. MD, Jennifer MD, Loay MD, Anna MD, Herbert MD,