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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2023; 11(10): 2213-2225
Published online Apr 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2213
Published online Apr 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2213
Table 2 Predictors of persistent/recurrent hyperparathyroidism occurrence
| No. | Predictor |
| 1 | Age > 70 |
| 2 | Obesity |
| 3 | ASA score 3 |
| 4 | Low hospital case volume (n < 50/yr) |
| 5 | Inadequate surgeon’s experience |
| 6 | Ambiguous scintigraphy results with Sestamibi |
| 7 | Primary disease (single adenoma < double adenoma < parathyroid hyperplasia) |
| 8 | Surgical strategy (not recognizing the pathological gland, not applying bilateral cervical exploration in case of inadequate PTH reduction intraoperatively) |
- Citation: Pavlidis ET, Pavlidis TE. Update on the current management of persistent and recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism after parathyroidectomy. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(10): 2213-2225
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v11/i10/2213.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2213