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Jiang T, Deng E, Chai H, Weng N, He H, Zhang Z, Li D, Yue W, Peng C, Xu HX. Radiofrequency ablation for patients with recurrent or persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism after parathyroidectomy: initial experience. Endocrine 2024; 83:681-690. [PMID: 37725290 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03513-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reoperation for recurrent or persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) after parathyroidectomy is challenging due to surgical scars and postoperative adhesions. Therefore, there is an increasing need to develop a new minimally invasive therapy. OBJECTIVE To analyze the efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in patients with recurrent or persistent SHPT after parathyroidectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS From March 2013 to January 2022, 20 enlarged parathyroid glands in 10 patients with recurrent or persistent SHPT were treated with US-guided RFA. The levels of serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), as well as clinical symptoms, were compared before and after RFA. The ablation procedure-related complications were also evaluated. The target range for iPTH levels was approximately 2-9 times the upper limit of normal (130-585 pg/mL). RESULTS The mean follow-up time was 49.6 ± 34.5 months (range from 6 to101 months). The levels of serum iPTH, Ca, and P decreased significantly one day post-ablation. Six months after RFA, 70% of patients reached the targets for iPTH, and 50% of patients reached targets at the end of follow-up. Two patients underwent repeat ablation at 9 months and 6 years after RFA, respectively, due to persistently elevated iPTH levels, and both had serum iPTH concentrations in the recommended range at the recent follow-up visit. The patients' clinical symptoms significantly improved after ablation. Major complications after RFA included hoarseness (2/10) and permanent hypoparathyroidism (1/10). Severe hypocalcemia occurred in four patients (4/10) after ablation. CONCLUSION US-guided percutaneous RFA for recurrent or persistent SHPT is safe, efficacious, and repeatable, and can significantly improve hyperparathyroidism-related symptoms.
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- Tingting Jiang
- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Center of Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tumor, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Center of Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tumor, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Center of Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tumor, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310007, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310007, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Center of Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tumor, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Center of Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tumor, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China.
- Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, Shanghai, 200072, China.
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Center of Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tumor, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China.
- Ultrasound Research and Education Institute, Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment, Shanghai, 200072, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, Zhongshan Hospital, Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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Fong LS, Bassan M, Wong VW, Azimi F, French B. Mediastinal parathyroid adenoma located under the aortic arch: an unusual location. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:433-434. [PMID: 35866453 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Laura S Fong
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Diabetes and Endocrine Service, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Li L, He C, Cheng G, Cao J, Wang C, Tang Y, Zhang W. Recurrent renal secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by supernumerary mediastinal parathyroid gland and parathyromatosis: A case report. Front Surg 2023; 10:1135596. [PMID: 37021088 PMCID: PMC10067725 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1135596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Background Surgical parathyroidectomy (PTX) is necessary for patients with severe and progressive secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) refractory to medical treatment. Recurrence of SHPT after PTX is a serious clinical problem. Both supernumerary mediastinal parathyroid gland and parathyromatosis are the rare causes of recurrent renal SHPT. We report a rare case of recurrent renal SHPT due to supernumerary mediastinal parathyroid gland and parathyromatosis. Case presentation A 53-year-old man underwent total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation due to the drug-refractory SHPT 17 years ago. In the last 11 months, the patient experienced symptoms including bone pain and skin itch, and the serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) level elevated to 1,587 pg/ml. Ultrasound detected two hypoechoic lesions located at the dorsal area of right lobe of the thyroid gland, and both lesions presented as characteristics of hyperparathyroidism in contrast-enhanced ultrasound. 99mTc-MIBI/SPECT detected a nodule in the mediastinum. A reoperation involved a cervicotomy for excising parathyromatosis lesions and the surrounding tissue and a thoracoscopic surgery for resecting a mediastinal parathyroid gland. According to a histological examination, two lesions behind the right thyroid lobe and one lesion in the central region had been defined as parathyromatosis. A nodule in the mediastinum was consistent with hyperplastic parathyroid. The patient remained well for 10 months with alleviated symptoms and stabilized iPTH levels in the range of 123-201 pg/ml. Conclusion Although rare, recurrent SHPT may be caused by a coexistence of both supernumerary parathyroid glands and parathyromatosis, which should receive more attention. The combination of imaging modalities is important for reoperative locations of parathyroid lesions. To successfully treat parathyromatosis, all the lesions and the surrounding tissue must be excised. Thoracoscopic surgery is a reliable and safe approach for the resection of ectopic mediastinal parathyroid glands.
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- Longfei Li
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- Correspondence: Yufu Tang Wei Zhang
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Thyroid Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- Correspondence: Yufu Tang Wei Zhang
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Isaacs KE, Belete S, Miller BJ, Di Marco AN, Kirby S, Barwick T, Tolley NS, Anderson JR, Palazzo FF. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. BJS Open 2019; 3:743-749. [PMID: 31832580 PMCID: PMC6887896 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), caused by an ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma, is uncommon. In the past, when the adenoma was not accessible from the neck, median sternotomy was advocated for safe and successful parathyroidectomy. Video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) parathyroidectomy represents a modern alternative approach to this problem. Methods Information on patients undergoing VATS was obtained from a specific database, including clinical presentation, biochemistry, preoperative imaging, surgical approach and patient outcomes. A comprehensive literature review was undertaken to draw comparisons with other publications. Results Over a 2‐year period, nine patients underwent VATS parathyroidectomy for sporadic PHPT. Five patients had persistent PHPT following previous unsuccessful parathyroidectomy via cervicotomy, and four had had no previous parathyroid surgery. The median duration of surgery was 90 (range 60–160) min. Eight patients were cured biochemically, with no major complications. One patient required conversion to a median sternotomy for removal of a thymoma that had resulted in false‐positive preoperative imaging. Conclusion With appropriate preoperative imaging, multidisciplinary input and expertise, VATS parathyroidectomy is an effective, safe and well tolerated approach to ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma.
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- K E Isaacs
- Department of Endocrine Surgery Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK.,Department of Surgery & Cancer Imperial College London UK
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- Department of Radiology Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK.,Department of Surgery & Cancer Imperial College London UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hammersmith Hospital Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK
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- Department of Endocrine Surgery Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London UK.,Department of Surgery & Cancer Imperial College London UK
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Li X, Wei Y, Shao H, Peng L, An C, Yu MA. Efficacy and safety of microwave ablation for ectopic secondary hyperparathyroidism: a feasibility study. Int J Hyperthermia 2019; 36:647-653. [PMID: 31305184 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2019.1627429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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- Xin Li
- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Interventional Ultrasound Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The Fourth People's Hospital of Zibo, Zibo, China
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- Interventional Ultrasound Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Interventional Ultrasound Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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Uslu A, Okut G, Tercan IC, Erkul Z, Aykas A, Karatas M, Simsek C, Tatar E. Anatomical distribution and number of parathyroid glands, and parathyroid function, after total parathyroidectomy and bilateral cervical thymectomy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15926. [PMID: 31169711 PMCID: PMC6571243 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The normal distribution of parathyroid glands is well documented. However, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of total parathyroidectomy (TPTx) and bilateral cervical thymectomy (BCTx) for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) through identifying the location of parathyroid glands with attention to the pattern and frequency of orthotopic and ectopic glands.Between 2013 and 2018, sixty chronic hemodialysis patients with medically refractory SHPT underwent TPTx & BCTx. The adequacy of the operation was defined by the pathological confirmation of at least 4 parathyroid glands, accompanied by an intact parathormone (iPTH) value of <60 pg/mL on postoperative day 1(POD1). Based on their anatomical localizations, four distinct sites were identified for both the upper (Zone I-IV) and lower parathyroid glands (Zone V-VIII).The mean follow-up was 15.2 ± 14.6 months. The mean iPTH values on POD1 were normal in 50 patients, with an average of 11.7 ± 14.4 pg/mL. Ten patients (16.6%) had persistent HPT after the operation, three of whom underwent complementary parathyroidectomy. The surgical success rates after first and second operations were both 83.3%. A total of 235 parathyroid glands were detected. Ninety-two percent of the upper parathyroids were located in Zones I and II. However, almost 28% of the lower parathyroids were ectopic and located in Zones VII and VIII.At least one fourth of the lower parathyroids are ectopic; for this reason, Zones VII and VIII require careful investigation during surgery. For upper parathyroids not found in Zone I-III, total thyroidectomy on the same side is recommended.
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- Adam Uslu
- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation
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- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation
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- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation
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- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation
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- Department of Nephrology, University of Health Sciences, Izmir Bozyaka Education and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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Martos-Martínez JM, Sacristán-Pérez C, Pérez-Andrés M, Durán-Muñoz-Cruzado VM, Pino-Díaz V, Padillo-Ruiz FJ. Prevertebral cervical approach: a pure endoscopic surgical technique for posterior mediastinum parathyroid adenomas. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:1930-1935. [PMID: 27553796 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5197-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2016] [Accepted: 08/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parathyroid gland mediastinal ectopia is an unusual but challenging condition in surgical management of hyperparathyroidism. Posterior mediastinum parathyroid ectopia is rare, and glands need to be removed either with a broad open cervical or thoracic approach. In recent years, several minimally invasive approaches to mediastinal parathyroid glands have been described, but for posterior mediastinum adenomas, proposed techniques are transthoracic. METHODS The aim of this paper is to describe, to our best knowledge for the first time, a standardized pure endoscopic cervical technique to approach posterior mediastinal parathyroid adenomas which we have used in three patients. RESULTS The technique was applied in three patients which excellent surgical, postoperative, and cosmetic results. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic prevertebral approach is a feasible, sure and inexpensive standardized pure endoscopic cervical approach to posterior mediastinal parathyroid adenomas, which may result in a less aggressive surgical option when compared with thoracic approaches.
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- Juan Manuel Martos-Martínez
- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Avda, Manuel Siurot S/N, 41013, Seville, Spain.
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- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Avda, Manuel Siurot S/N, 41013, Seville, Spain
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- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Avda, Manuel Siurot S/N, 41013, Seville, Spain
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- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Avda, Manuel Siurot S/N, 41013, Seville, Spain
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- General and Digestive Surgery Department, Virgen del Rocío University Hospital, Avda, Manuel Siurot S/N, 41013, Seville, Spain
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Yu MA, Yao L, Zhang L, Peng L, Zhuo L, Zhang Y, Li W, Lv MD. Safety and efficiency of microwave ablation for recurrent and persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism after parathyroidectomy: A retrospective pilot study. Int J Hyperthermia 2015; 32:180-6. [PMID: 26606889 DOI: 10.3109/02656736.2015.1101788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recurrent and persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) nodules have an incidence of 10-70% after surgery. The treatment of recurrent and persistent SHPT nodules is a challenge, and surgical resection of difficult-to-reach or post-operative adhesions often fails. PURPOSE The aim of this research was to study the safety and effectiveness of microwave ablation (MWA) for recurrent and persistent SHPT. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective study of 11 patients enrolled with a total of 16 nodules, and MWA was employed to manage SHPT. The laboratory test results, including the intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH), serum calcium, phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels, improvement of SHPT-related symptoms after ablation, and complications during and after MWA were recorded and analysed. RESULTS After ablation the value of iPTH was markedly decreased from 1570 ± 1765 pg/mL to 287 ± 239 pg/mL 1 day after MWA (p < 0.05). The levels of serum calcium and phosphorus decreased from 2.51 ± 0.23 mmol/L to 2.06 ± 0.27 mmol/L (p < 0.001) and 1.80 ± 0.43 mmol/L to 1.48 ± 0.32 mmol/L (p < 0.05), respectively, 1 day after MWA. There was no significant difference in the ALP value before and after MWA (p > 0.05). The clinical symptoms, including ostalgia, pruritus, disability, and restless legs, improved after MWA. Minor complications and side effects encountered during or after MWA include haematoma (1/11, 9%), transient hoarseness (2/11, 18.2%), hypocalcemia (6/11, 54.5%). No major complication occurred. CONCLUSION MWA may be safe and effective to manage recurrent and persistent SHPT nodules; a definite conclusion needs to expand the sample size with a longer follow-up time.
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- Ming-An Yu
- a Interventional Ultrasound Centre, China-Japan Friendship Hospital , Beijing
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- b Endoscopy Centre, China-Japan Friendship Hospital , Beijing
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- c Department of nephrology , China-Japan Friendship Hospital , Beijing , China
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- a Interventional Ultrasound Centre, China-Japan Friendship Hospital , Beijing
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- c Department of nephrology , China-Japan Friendship Hospital , Beijing , China
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- c Department of nephrology , China-Japan Friendship Hospital , Beijing , China
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- c Department of nephrology , China-Japan Friendship Hospital , Beijing , China
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- a Interventional Ultrasound Centre, China-Japan Friendship Hospital , Beijing
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