title: Reoperative parathyroidectomy.
abstract: Reoperative surgery for hyperparathyroidism is associated with increased incidence of complications including vocal cord paralysis, permanent hypoparathyroidism, and persistent hypercalcemia. Surgical re-exploration should consist of symptomatic or low-risk patients. The use of nuclear medicine imaging, ultrasound, and high-resolution CT and MRI may aid in surgical planning. Knowledge of potential.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
authors.forename: Alfred
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Simental
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Ferris
mesh_terms: D002828:Choristoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000601:surgery; D010280:Parathyroid Glands; D016105:Parathyroidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D012086:Reoperation