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Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications Significantly Increase the Risk of Postoperative Hematoma: Review of over 4500 Thyroid and Parathyroid Procedures by Oltmann, Sarah C., Alhefdhi, Amal Y., Rajaei, Mohammad H., Schneider, David F., Sippel, Rebecca S., Chen, Herbert

“…Purpose Antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant medication use is common. Abstinence a week before surgery may still result in altered hemostasis. The study aim was…”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of endocrine surgery by Beninato, Toni, Laird, Amanda M., Graves, Claire E., Drake, F. Thurston, Alhefdhi, Amal, Lee, James A., Kuo, Jennifer H., Grubbs, Elizabeth G., Wang, Tracy S., Pasieka, Janice L., Lubitz, Carrie C.

“…This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on endocrine surgeons. A survey on the professional, educational, and clinical impact was sent to…”
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Coincidental Occurrence of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 and Breast Cancer in a Young Saudi Girl: A Case Study and Genetic Analysis by Alhefdhi, Amal, Alrajhi, Reem S, Almady, Raghad A, Alzahrani, Ali S

“…Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN-1) is an autosomal dominant familial disorder associated with tumors in both endocrine and non-endocrine organs. It is…”
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Infrared Thermographic Profiles of Vessel Sealing Devices on Thyroid Parenchyma by Smith, Carter T., M.D, Zarebczan, Barbara, M.D, Alhefdhi, Amal, M.D, Chen, Herbert, M.D

“…Background During thyroid lobectomy, division of the thyroid parenchyma has traditionally been accomplished using suture ligation. Development of hemostatic…”
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Recurrent and persistence primary hyperparathyroidism occurs more frequently in patients with double adenomas by Alhefdhi, Amal, MD, SB-Surg, ABIS, Schneider, David F., MD, MS, Sippel, Rebecca, MD, FACS, Chen, Herbert, MD, FACS

“…Abstract Introduction The incidence of recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) had been reported to be between 1% and 10%. The purpose of this study was…”
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Primary oral malignant melanoma metastasis to the brain and breast: A case report and literature review by Alqahtani, Saad, Alhefdhi, Amal Y, Almalik, Osama, Anwar, Ihab, Mahmood, Rana, Mahasin, Zeyad, Al-Tweigeri, Taher

“…Primary oral malignant melanoma is a rare tumor, which is estimated to comprise 0.2-8.0% of all melanoma cases. This type of cancer is fairly uncommon, its…”
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Leflunomide suppresses growth in human medullary thyroid cancer cells by Alhefdhi, Amal, MD, Burke, Jocelyn F., MD, Redlich, Aaron, BS, Kunnimalaiyaan, Muthusamy, PhD, Chen, Herbert, MD, FACS

“…Abstract Background Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a neuroendocrine tumor that arises from the calcitonin-secreting parafollicular cells of the thyroid…”
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Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications Significantly Increase the Risk of Postoperative Hematoma: A Review of More than 4,500 Thyroid and Parathyroid Procedures by Oltmann, Sarah C., MD, Alhefdhi, Amal, MD, Rajaei, Mohammad H., MD, Schneider, David F., MD, MS, Sippel, Rebecca S., MD, FACS, Chen, Herbert, MD, FACS

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Role of Postoperative Vitamin D and/or Calcium Routine Supplementation in Preventing Hypocalcemia After Thyroidectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Alhefdhi, Amal, Mazeh, Haggi, Chen, Herbert

“…Learning Objectives Discuss the role of routine early postoperative oral calcium and/or vitamin D supplementation in preventing symptomatic post‐thyroidectomy…”
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Primary hyperparathyroidism by Madkhali, Tarıq, Alhefdhi, Amal, Chen, Herbert, Elfenbein, Dawn

“…Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder caused by overactivation of parathyroid glands resulting in excessive release of parathyroid…”
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Parathyroid Cryopreservation after Parathyroidectomy: A Worthwhile Practice? by Shepet, Kevin, Alhefdhi, Amal, Usedom, Reid, Sippel, Rebecca, Chen, Herbert

“…Background Parathyroid cryopreservation is often utilized for patients having parathyroidectomy. This allows for future autotransplantation if a patient…”
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Current Concepts in the Presentation, Diagnosis and Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism by Alhefdhi, Amal

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Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Levels at 5 min Can Identify Multigland Disease by Alhefdhi, Amal, Ahmad, Kamal, Sippel, Rebecca, Chen, Herbert, Schneider, David F.

“…Background Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) monitoring is crucial in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Often, the 5 min IOPTH…”
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The Necessity and Reliability of Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Testing in Patients with Mild Hyperparathyroidism and PTH Levels in the Normal Range: Reply by Alhefdhi, Amal, Chen, Herbert

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The Satisfaction and Quality of Life of Patients After Breast Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study Comparing Immediate, Delayed, and Nonreconstructive Outcomes by Alghamdi, Hisham, Alhefdhi, Amal, Fayi, Khalid A, Alshaalan, Sultan F, Alsuhaim, Abdulaziz K, Almutairi, Rahaf H, Alkilani, Najla, Aolayan, Hayfa, Awad, Mohamed R

“…Breast reconstruction following mastectomy can be performed through various surgical techniques that prioritize the patient's safety and quality of life…”
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Hereditary Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Age-Appropriate Thyroidectomy Improves Disease-Free Survival by Shepet, Kevin, Alhefdhi, Amal, Lai, Ngan, Mazeh, Haggi, Sippel, Rebecca, Chen, Herbert

“…Background Twenty-five percent of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) cases are hereditary. The ideal age for prophylactic thyroidectomy is based on the specific…”
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Limited disease progression in endocrine surgery patients with treatment delays due to COVID-19 by Collins, Reagan A., DiGennaro, Catherine, Beninato, Toni, Gartland, Rajshri M., Chaves, Natalia, Broekhuis, Jordan M., Reddy, Lekha, Lee, Jenna, Deimiller, Angelina, Alterio, Maeve M., Campbell, Michael J., Lee, Yeon Joo, Khilnani, Tyler K., Stewart, Latoya A., O’Brien, Mollie A., Alvarado, Miguel Valdivia y, Zheng, Feibi, McAneny, David, Liou, Rachel, McManus, Catherine, Dream, Sophie Y., Wang, Tracy S., Yen, Tina W., Alhefdhi, Amal, Finnerty, Brendan M., Fahey, Thomas J., Graves, Claire E., Laird, Amanda M., Nehs, Matthew A., Drake, Frederick Thurston, Lee, James A., McHenry, Christopher R., James, Benjamin C., Pasieka, Janice L., Kuo, Jennifer H., Lubitz, Carrie Cunningham

“…The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted the delivery of care and timing of elective surgical procedures. Most endocrine-related operations were considered…”
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Five Minute Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Levels Can Identify Multigland Disease by Alhefdhi, Amal, Ahmad, Kamal, Sippel, Rebecca, Chen, Herbert, Schneider, David F.

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Factors Predicting Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Clinically Node-Negative Breast Cancer by Alsumai, Thuraya S, Alhazzaa, Norah, Alshamrani, Abdullah, Assiri, Sarah, Alhefdhi, Amal

“…Purpose: Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy (SLNB) is the standard tool to stage the axilla of breast cancer patients. This study aimed to identify the…”
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Factors Predicting Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Clinically Node-Negative Breast Cancer [Response to Letter] by AlSumai, Thuraya S, Alhefdhi, Amal

“…Thuraya S AlSumai,1 Amal Alhefdhi1,2 1Department of Surgery, Section of Breast & Endocrine Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh,…”
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