title: Parathyroid pathophysiology.
abstract: This article deals with parathyroid disease and parathyroidectomy. The pathophysiological reasons for the manifestations, treatment modalities, and nursing implications are discussed. Problems associated with surgery and potential complications are addressed.
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authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Clement
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods