Parathyroidectomy in the Elderly: Analysis of 7313 Patients
โ Scribed by Daniel C. Thomas; Sanziana A. Roman; Julie A. Sosa
- Book ID
- 116707604
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 107 KB
- Volume
- 170
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-4804
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## Abstract ## Background Surgical morbidity and mortality rates are increased in elderly patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of targeted parathyroid operations in patients over the age of 70 years. ## Methods Forty patients aged over 70 years underwent targeted parathyro
Review of a prospective clinical database of patients undergoing surgical evaluation and management of primary hyperparathyroidism was performed. This included all parathyroidectomies performed from May 1998 until June 2007. Data collected included age; gender; pre-operative and postoperative calci
## Objectives/hypothesis: Compare parathyroidectomy patients based on age, including demographics, outcomes, and complications. ## Study design: Retrospective review. ## Methods: Prospective parathyroidectomy database covering 1998 to 2007 was reviewed retrospectively. ## Results: A total of