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Original Papers

Surgical Strategy in Patients with Secondary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism. A Bi-Institutional Series

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Pages 35-39 | Published online: 11 Mar 2016
 

Abstract

Background: Although total parathyroidectomy with forearm autotransplantation is a widely accepted treatment for patients with secondary/tertiary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) some debate persists about the optimal surgical strategy. In particular, the question what to do when less than four parathyroid glands can be found during surgery has yet to be resolved. The aim of this retrospective study was to review the outcome of total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation and to assess the proper procedure (to autotransplant or not) when finding less than 4 glands after extensive surgical exploration.

Methods: Between 1995 and 2005, parathyroidectomy was performed in 74 patients in two affiliated centers. In this case-control study both clinical and biochemical outcomes of a total or subtotal parathyroidectomy were compared. The parathyroid hormone (PTH), serum calcium concentration, phosphate and alkaline phosphatase levels were monitored preoperatively, 1 and 12 months postoperatively.

Results: Sixty five patients underwent a total parathyroidectomy and nine patients underwent a subtotal parathyroidectomy. Persistent HPT was seen in nine patients (12%). Recurrent HPT was seen in eight patients (11%). There were no significant differences between the group with > 4 glands excised and the group with three glands excised regarding serum PTH levels after 12 months and the number of patients with a hypo-or hyperparathyroidism (persistent or recurrent). Procedure related morbidity was minimal.

Conclusions: Total parathyroidectomy with forearm autotransplantation is safe and effective for patients with secondary/tertiary hyperparathyroidism. In case of not finding a fourth gland after extensive surgical exploration, our general advice is to proceed as planned with the autotransplantation.

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M. Vriens

M. R. Vriens, M.D., Ph.D. University Medical Center Utrecht Dept of Surgery Hpnr G04.228 Heidelberglaan 100 3584 CX Utrecht The Netherlands Tel.: +31 (0)88 7558074 Fax: +31 (0)30 2505459 E-mail: [email protected]

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