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intraoperative PTH testing; parathyroidectomy

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The role of intraoperative parathyroid hormone testing in patients with tertiary hyperparathyroidism after renal transplantation
Surgery, 01/16/06

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Conclusions: In patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for tertiary HPT after renal transplantation, a decrease in intraoperative PTH levels >50% at 10 minutes after completion of the operation indicated adequate resection. Furthermore, intraoperative PTH testing altered the operative management in 16% of patients

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