Total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation in secondary hyperparathyroidism

Suzuki, K.; Tsurui, A.; Sasagawa, M.; Tanaka, T.; Ikeda, R.; Taniguchi, T.; Ben, A.; Shiraiwa, K.; Tsugawa, R.

Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica 30(7): 985-987

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0018-1994
PMID: 6507216
Document Number: 229800
Five patients with chronic renal failure were undergone total parathyroidectomy and immediate autotransplantation into the muscle of the forearm. All patients had relief of symptoms and restoration of PTH levels to normal. This technique of parathyroid transplantation offers the surgeon versatility in managing patients with hyperparathyroidism.

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