Long-term outcome after parathyroidectomy for lithium-induced hyperparathyroidism

Background The accepted management of lithium‐associated hyperparathyroidism (LiHPT) is open four‐gland parathyroid exploration (OPTX). This approach has recently been the subject of controversy. A recent study has shown very high long‐term recurrence rates after OPTX, whereas some have promoted uni...

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Published in:	British journal of surgery Vol. 101; no. 10; pp. 1252 - 1256
Main Authors:	Norlén, O., Sidhu, S., Sywak, M., Delbridge, L.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01.09.2014 Oxford University Press
Subjects:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Antidepressive Agents - adverse effects Diagnostic Imaging - methods Female Humans Hyperparathyroidism - chemically induced Hyperparathyroidism - diagnosis Hyperparathyroidism - surgery Lithium Carbonate - adverse effects Male Middle Aged Parathyroidectomy - methods Preoperative Care - methods Recurrence Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome
ISSN:	0007-1323, 1365-2168, 1365-2168
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