Original paper
Parathyroidectomy is safe and improves symptoms in elderly patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)
Abstract
Parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is curative in over 95% of cases. Although PHPT affects up to 2% of the elderly population, whose life expectancy may be a decade or more, such patients may be denied surgery because of perceived risk. This study investigates the outcomes of surgery for PHPT in the elderly.Consecutive patients with PHPT treated at a tertiary referral centre over 5 years.A prospective database recorded...
Paper Details
Title
Parathyroidectomy is safe and improves symptoms in elderly patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)
Published Date
Nov 9, 2009
Journal
Volume
71
Issue
6
Pages
787 - 791
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