A targeted parathyroidectomy using guide wire technique in a pregnant patient with primary hyperparathyroidism.
Primary hyperparathyroidism may cause fetal demise in pregnant patients if prompt diagnosis and treatment is not initiated. The paper describes a novel guide wire technique for a targeted parathyroidectomy, which may reduce the risk to mother and fetus and be useful in other related circumstances.
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Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery, Tulane University, School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
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Alharash
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Alabbas
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