Surgery versus Imaging in Non‐Localizing Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Cost‐Effectiveness Model

Objective To determine whether advanced imaging is cost‐effective compared to primary bilateral neck exploration in the management of non‐localizing primary hyperparathyroidism. Study Design Cost‐effectiveness analysis. Methods Cost‐effectiveness analysis based on decision tree model and available Medicare financial data using data from 347 consecutive patients having parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism with either 1) positive,...