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Pearls of Parathyroidectomy: How to Find the Hard to Find Ones. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America Fullerton, Z. H., Orloff, L. A. 2023

Abstract

The treatment of hyperparathyroidism through parathyroidectomy requires careful and complete preoperative evaluation. There are multiple imaging modalities and methods available to clinicians today to aid in identifying a pathological lesion; however, each has limitations that the clinician must understand. A systematic approach to patient evaluation, imaging, and surgical exploration is necessary to ensure accurate diagnosis and maximize the chances of minimally invasive and successful surgical removal.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.otc.2023.07.004

View details for PubMedID 37634984