Outcomes of Total Parathyroidectomy with Autotransplantation versus Subtotal Parathyroidectomy with Routine Addition of Thymectomy to both Groups: Single Center Experience of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Background: Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common acquired disorder seen in chronic renal failure. It may result in potentially serious complications including metabolic bone diseases, severe atherosclerosis and undesirable cardiovascular events. Parathyroidectomy is required in about 20% of pat...

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Main Authors: Cem Kaan Parsak, Gökhan Sarıtaş, Gürhan Sakman, İsmail Cem Eray, Orhan Demircan, Gülşah Seydaoglu, Mustafa Balal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2014-03-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=344