The role of intraoperative parathyroid hormone in the choice of surgical intervention in primary hyperparathyroidism
Outcomes of surgical treatment of 165 patients with sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism have been analyzed. Sensitivity, specificity and prognostic value of intraoperative measurements of the parathyroid hormone were determined. The researchers have studied the importance of intraoperative measurement of the parathyroid hormone in choosing the technique for surgical intervention in primary hyperparathyroidism. A group of patients was defined for whom the discussed examination is mandatory.