Parathyroidectomy in uraemic hyperparathyroidism: a clinical study.
Osteodystrophy is a common and sometimes debilitating complication of renal failure. Hyperparathyroidism plays a crucial role in the development of this condition. Significant morbidity is also incurred by the effects of calcium deposition in other tissues. We report a series of 27 patients undergoing parathyroidectomy between May 1988 and November 1989. All had biochemical, radiological and clinical evidence of hyperparathyroidism. Surgery was well tolerated leading to an improved quality of life and avoidance of the need for aluminium containing phosphate binders.
Taylor
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J
Department of Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Scotland.
Gunn
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Mactier
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Henderson
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Stewart
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WK
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000536:Aluminum Hydroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002119:Calcium Carbonate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016105:Parathyroidectomy / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D011788:Quality of Life; D011859:Radiography; D012606:Scotland / Q000453:epidemiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000536:Aluminum Hydroxide; D002117:Calcitriol; D002119:Calcium Carbonate