title: [Primary hyperparathyroidism: follow-up of the surgically treated patient].
abstract: After several remarks on the etiopathogenesis of primary hyperparathyroidism the Authors emphasise the importance of follow-up in operated patients. The evaluation begins right after removal of the lesion in the intraoperative phase, in order to evaluate the validity of the intervention and continues with evaluation of mineral homeostasis, disease itself and function of target structures. In addition to possible hypocalcemic crises, special attention should be placed on possible disease recurrence, and the study of all involved parts such as bones, kidneys, pancreas, digestive apparatus as well as the psychological aspects. These are often involved in a significant manner and condition the quality and duration of the patient's life.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Chirurgia Generale III, Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale II, Università degli Studi di Messina.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Calbo
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gorgone
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Palmeri
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Melita
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Riso
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tigano
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barbuscia
mesh_terms: D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000601:surgery*