In Situ Preservation Fraction of Parathyroid Gland in Thyroidectomy: A Cohort Retrospective Study
Background and Objectives. Parathyroid failure is the most common symptom after thyroidectomy. To prevent it, a gland was preserved in situ or an ischemic one was autotransplanted.
Han Luo+5 more
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ObjectiveWe conducted this meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of parathyroid gland autotransplantation in preserving parathyroid function during thyroid surgery for thyroid neoplasms.MethodsWe conducted a search by using PubMed, Embase, and the ...
Bin Wang+3 more
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Parathyroid Glands in Reptiles [PDF]
The parathyroid glands in reptiles generally develop from the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches. In lizards and crocodiles, usually only one pair of glands (from the third pouch) persists, while turtles and snakes generally retain both pairs of glands in adults.
Nancy Clark
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Effect of autotransplantation of a parathyroid gland on hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy
Background: The effect of parathyroid autotransplantation on hypoparathyroidism is not fully understood. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of autotransplantation of a parathyroid gland on the incidence of hypoparathyroidism and ...
Anping Su+5 more
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Papillary Thyroid Cancer Metastases to the Parathyroid Gland. [PDF]
Introduction: Papillary Thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common malignancy encountered by endocrine surgeons accounting for up to 85% to 90% of all thyroid malignancies.
O'Sullivan B+3 more
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Parathyroid Carcinoma in the Setting of Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism: Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]
Introduction. Parathyroid carcinoma is one of the rarest cancers in normal population, and it is extremely uncommon in the setting of tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Indeed, only 24 cases have been reported in the literature. Presentation of the Case.
Federico Cappellacci+6 more
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Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Metastatic Parathyroid Gland Carcinoma [PDF]
We present the case of a 48-year-old male patient who underwent surgery for a recurrent metastatic parathyroid gland carcinoma in the patient’s right paratracheal space of the neck.
Zaviša Čolović+6 more
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The Parathyroid Gland: An Overall Review of the Hidden Organ for Radiologists. [PDF]
Parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands that regulate calcium metabolism by producing parathyroid hormone (PTH). These are located at the back of the thyroid gland.
Kim S, Shin JH, Hahn SY, Kim H, Kim MK.
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Heterogeneity in Utilization of Optical Imaging Guided Surgery for Identifying or Preserving the Parathyroid Glands—A Meta-Narrative Review [PDF]
Background: Postoperative hypoparathyroidism is the most common complication after total thyroidectomy. Over the past years, optical imaging techniques, such as parathyroid autofluorescence, indocyanine green (ICG) angiography, and laser speckle contrast
Eline A. Feitsma+6 more
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Recurrent renal secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by supernumerary mediastinal parathyroid gland and parathyromatosis: A case report. [PDF]
BackgroundSurgical parathyroidectomy (PTX) is necessary for patients with severe and progressive secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) refractory to medical treatment. Recurrence of SHPT after PTX is a serious clinical problem.
Li L+6 more
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