Can imaging studies be omitted in patients with sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism?
Abstract
The cost-effectiveness of routine preoperative imaging for patients undergoing parathyroidectomy is controversial. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether omission of routine preoperative imaging would affect efficiency or safety of parathyroidectomy.We implemented a no-imaging protocol for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and no prior neck surgery. If the patient did not have preoperative parathyroid imaging before evaluation...
Paper Details
Title
Can imaging studies be omitted in patients with sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism?
Published Date
Nov 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
231
Pages
257 - 262
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