Optimization of the gamma probe-guided parathyroidectomy

The objective of this study was to determine the patient-specific optimal time to surgery preoperatively to improve operative success in gamma probe-guided parathyroid localization. Fifteen patients with hyperparathyroidism underwent a double-phase Tc99m-MIBI (15-20 mCi) parathyroid scintigraphy to...

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Published in:	The American surgeon Vol. 69; no. 8; p. 720
Main Authors:	Bozkurt, M Fani, Uğur, Omer, Hamaloğlu, Erhan, Sayek, Iskender, Gulec, Seza A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-2003
Subjects:	Adult Aged Clinical Protocols Female Humans Hyperparathyroidism - diagnostic imaging Hyperparathyroidism - surgery Male Middle Aged Parathyroid Glands - diagnostic imaging Preoperative Care Radionuclide Imaging Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi Thyroidectomy - methods Time Factors
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