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Yamashita H, Shindo H, Yoshimoto K, Mori Y, Fukuda T, Tachibana S, Takahashi H, Sato S. Intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurement pitfalls: parathyroid hormone spikes with carboxyl-terminal parathyroid hormone fragments in primary hyperparathyroidism-a case report. Surg Case Rep 2024; 10:102. [PMID: 38662187 PMCID: PMC11045703 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-024-01903-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) monitoring is a critical surgical adjunct for determining the extent of surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), with reported false-positive and false-negative rates of up to 10%. Surgeons must understand the parathyroid hormone (PTH) dynamics and select the appropriate IOPTH protocol and interpretation criteria for curative surgery. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 64-year-old woman with a large cystic parathyroid tumor and PHPT who experienced a significant delay in IOPTH decrease but was cured without additional surgery. The patient's basal intact PTH was 96.2 pg/mL, which decreased to 93.3 pg/mL at 25 min and 72.4 pg/mL at 55 min after removal of the parathyroid tumor. In an attempt to elucidate its pathophysiology, 1-84 PTH levels were measured in stored serum. These results can also be attributed to the relatively low basal PTH levels, intact PTH spike, and high ratio of large carboxyl-terminal PTH fragments present. The patient had normal intact PTH and calcium levels at the 9-month postoperative visit. CONCLUSIONS As detailed reports on these phenomena are scarce, we discuss the causes of false-negative IOPTH results in terms of PTH production, secretion, metabolism, and differences in measurement methods to avoid unnecessary surgery.
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- Hiroyuki Yamashita
- Department of Surgery, Yamashita Thyroid Hospital, 1-8 Simo-Gofukumachi, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 812-0034, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Yamashita Thyroid Hospital, 1-8 Simo-Gofukumachi, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 812-0034, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yamashita Thyroid Hospital, 1-8 Simo-Gofukumachi, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 812-0034, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yamashita Thyroid Hospital, 1-8 Simo-Gofukumachi, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 812-0034, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yamashita Thyroid Hospital, Fukuoka City, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology, Yamashita Thyroid Hospital, Fukuoka City, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yamashita Thyroid Hospital, 1-8 Simo-Gofukumachi, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 812-0034, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yamashita Thyroid Hospital, 1-8 Simo-Gofukumachi, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 812-0034, Japan
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Chen Y, Liang B, Dong X, Huang T, Liu TQ. Diagnostic Accuracy of Intraoperative Intact Parathyroid Hormone Monitoring for Surgical Outcomes of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e932556. [PMID: 34839345 PMCID: PMC8638211 DOI: 10.12659/msm.932556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative intact parathyroid hormone (IO-iPTH) monitoring has not reached a consensus in predicting surgical outcomes of secondary hyperparathyroidism. Here, we explore the predictive effect of IO-iPTH monitoring on surgical outcomes of secondary hyperparathyroidism as a potentially effective standard. MATERIAL AND METHODS We enrolled 119 patients who underwent total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation from January 2016 to August 2019. Intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels were tested 1 day before surgery (iPTHpre), 10 min after glands resection (iPTH10min), and 1 and 7 days after the operation (iPTHd1, iPTHd7). According to iPTHpre levels, patients were divided into a <2000 pg/ml group and a ≥2000 pg/ml group, and the cutoff values were compared. In patients with successful parathyroidectomy, the value of iPTHpre minus iPTH10min (iPTHdec) and relative-iPTH10min were compared between groups. RESULTS Using cutoff values, the predictive criterion was defined as iPTH10min ≤314.5 pg/ml or relative-iPTH10min ≤12.4%. In the iPTHpre ≥2000 pg/ml group, iPTH10min had a higher predictive value (318 pg/ml vs 218 pg/ml) whereas relative-iPTH10min had a lower predictive value (12.1% vs 20.3%). In patients with successful PTX, the iPTHdec value of the iPTHpre ≥2000 pg/ml group was significantly higher than that of the <2000 pg/ml group. Additionally, the relative-iPTH10min was significantly lower in the ≥2000 pg/ml group than in the <2000 pg/ml group. CONCLUSIONS An intraoperative predictive criterion of iPTH10min ≤314.5 pg/ml or relative-iPTH10min ≤12.4% is associated with effectively predicting surgical success of secondary hyperparathyroidism. The predictive value is affected by iPTHpre level; therefore, a variable prediction standard based on iPTHpre levels shall be established.
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- Yuanyuan Chen
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Gland Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Gland Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Gland Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Gland Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China (mainland)
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Gland Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China (mainland)
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Practice Patterns in Parathyroid Surgery: A Survey of Asia-Pacific Parathyroid Surgeons. World J Surg 2019; 43:1964-1971. [PMID: 30941454 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-04990-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Practice variations exist amongst parathyroid surgeons depending on their expertise and resources. Our study aims to elucidate the choice of surgical techniques and adjuncts used in parathyroid surgery by surgeons in the Asia-Pacific region. METHODS A 25-question online survey was sent to members of five endocrine surgery associations. Questions covered training background, practice environment and preferred techniques in parathyroid surgery. Respondents were divided into three regions: Australia/New Zealand, South/South East Asia and East Asia, and responses were analysed according to region, specialty, case volume and years in practice. RESULTS One hundred ninety-six surgeons returned the questionnaire. Most surgeons (98%) routinely perform preoperative imaging, with 75% preferring dual imaging with 99mTcsestamibi and ultrasound. Ten per cent of surgeons use parathyroid 4DCT as first-line imaging, more commonly in East Asia (p = 0.038). Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is the favoured technique of choice (97%). Most surgeons reporting robotic or endoscopic approaches are from East Asia. Rapid intraoperative parathyroid hormone is accessible to just under half of the surgeons but less available in Australian/New Zealand (p < 0.001). The use of intraoperative neuromonitoring is not commonly used, even less so amongst Asian surgeons (p = 0.048) and surgeons with low case load (p = 0.013). CONCLUSION Dual localisation techniques are the preferred choice of investigations in preparation for parathyroid surgery, with minimally invasive surgery without neuromonitoring the preferred approach. Use of adjuncts is sporadic and limited to certain centres.
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Pecoraro V, Banfi G, Germagnoli L, Trenti T. A systematic evaluation of immunoassay point-of-care testing to define impact on patients' outcomes. Ann Clin Biochem 2017; 54:420-431. [PMID: 28135840 DOI: 10.1177/0004563217694377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Point-of-care testing has been developed to provide rapid test results. Most published studies focus on analytical performance, neglecting its impact on patient outcomes. Objective To review the analytical performance and accuracy of point-of-care testing specifically planned for immunoassay and to evaluate the impact of faster results on patient management. Methods A search of electronic databases for studies reporting immunoassay results obtained in both point-of-care testing and central laboratory scenarios was performed. Data were extracted concerning the study details, and the methodological quality was assessed. The analytical characteristics and diagnostic accuracy of six points-of-care testing: troponin, procalcitonin, parathyroid hormone, brain natriuretic peptide, C-reactive protein and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin were evaluated. Results A total of 116 scientific papers were analysed. Studies measuring procalcitonin, parathyroid hormone and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin reported a limited impact on diagnostic decisions. Seven studies measuring C-reactive protein claimed a significant reduction of antibiotic prescription. Several authors evaluated brain natriuretic peptide or troponin reporting faster decision-making without any improvement in clinical outcome. Forty-four per cent of studies reported analytical data, showing satisfactory correlations between results obtained through point-of-care testing and central laboratory setting. Half of studies defined the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care testing as acceptable for troponin (median sensitivity and specificity: 74% and 94%, respectively), brain natriuretic peptide (median sensitivity and specificity: 82% and 88%, respectively) and C-reactive protein (median sensitivity and specificity 85%). Conclusions Point-of-care testing immunoassay results seem to be reliable and accurate for troponin, brain natriuretic peptide and C-reactive protein. The satisfactory analytical performance, together with an excellent practicability, suggests that it could be a consistent tool in clinical practice, but data are lacking regarding the patient outcomes.
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- Valentina Pecoraro
- 1 Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Pathology-Toxicology, Ospedale Civile Sant'Agostino Estense, Modena, Italy.,2 Laboratory of Regulatory Policies, IRCCS - "Mario Negri", Institute of Pharmacological Research, Milan, Italy
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- 3 Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.,4 I.R.C.C.S. Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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- 1 Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Pathology-Toxicology, Ospedale Civile Sant'Agostino Estense, Modena, Italy
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Statham MM, Watts NB, Steward DL. Intraoperative PTH: Effect of sample timing and vitamin D status. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2016; 136:946-51. [PMID: 17547985 DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2006.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2006] [Accepted: 12/11/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Objective To assess the effect of timing of intraoperative parathormone (iPTH) samples and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) status on decision-making during parathyroidectomy. Methods A total of 77 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and iPTH levels (preincision, preremoval, 5 (T5) and 10 (T10) minutes postremoval) performed during parathyroidectomy were reviewed. Results Forty-one percent of patients were 25-OHD insufficient. We noted a significant correlation between preoperative 25-OHD and preincision iPTH ( P = 0.002) but not iPTH at postremoval levels (T5, P = 0.89; T10, P = 0.42). When compared with preincision iPTH, the use of either the higher preincision or preremoval iPTH baseline significantly improves the assay sensitivity from 83% to 93% at T5 ( P = 0.01) and 87% to 97% at T10 ( P = 0.02). Surgical cure was obtained in 98% of patients. Conclusion Obtaining preremoval iPTH allowed earlier decision with respect to operative completion in 38% of cases. 25-OHD status does not appear to significantly affect interpretation of iPTH levels. Significance Obtaining both baseline levels significantly improves sensitivity in iPTH monitoring. © 2007 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. All rights reserved.
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- Melissa McCarty Statham
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Focused parathyroidectomy without intra-operative parathyroid hormone monitoring for primary hyperparathyroidism: results in a low-volume hospital. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2015; 129:788-94. [PMID: 26072937 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215115000651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of routine intra-operative parathyroid hormone monitoring for sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism is contentious. Satisfactory results can be achieved in high-volume centres. The results of low-volume hospitals are rarely studied. METHODS A retrospective, non-comparative study was conducted. From November 2002 to October 2012, 105 patients with clinically sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism underwent focused parathyroidectomy without intra-operative parathyroid hormone monitoring. Single adenoma was localised on pre-operative ultrasonography or sestamibi scan. The cure rate, surgical complication rate and pathology findings were evaluated. RESULTS Most of the operations (63.8 per cent) were performed under local anaesthesia. All but two patients (98.1 per cent) were cured after surgery. There was only one case of double adenomas. No recurrent hyperparathyroidism was observed after a mean follow up of 56.9 months. Surgical complications comprised two cases (1.9 per cent) of transient vocal fold palsy and one case (1.0 per cent) of permanent vocal fold palsy. Seven patients (6.7 per cent) suffered temporary hypocalcaemia. CONCLUSION Satisfactory results of focused parathyroidectomy without routine intra-operative parathyroid hormone monitoring for appropriately selected primary hyperparathyroidism cases can be attained in a low-volume hospital.
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Rajaei MH, Oltmann SC, Adkisson CD, Elfenbein DM, Chen H, Carty SE, McCoy KL. Is intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring necessary with ipsilateral parathyroid gland visualization during anticipated unilateral exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism: a two-institution analysis of more than 2,000 patients. Surgery 2014; 156:760-6. [PMID: 25239313 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2014.06.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (ioPTH) monitoring during focused parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is used commonly, but some argue that ioPTH adds little if a normal ipsilateral parathyroid gland (IPG) is visualized. This hypothesis was tested for validity. METHODS The prospective databases of consecutive patients with PHPT undergoing initial parathyroidectomy with ioPTH at two academic institutions were queried. Patients with ectopic adenoma, familial PHPT, previous parathyroidectomy, planned bilateral exploration, or <6 months follow-up were excluded. Persistence was defined as hypercalcemia at <6 months. RESULTS From 1998 to 2013, 2,162 patients met inclusion criteria, and the rate of persistent disease was 1.5%. Most (n = 1,353; 63.5%) underwent single-gland resection with ioPTH and no IPG visualization, with 1% persistence. Among patients with a single adenoma resected and a normal IPG visualized, 15.2% had contralateral disease. Resection based on IPG appearance alone would have resulted in 13% persistent disease. CONCLUSION In PHPT, the cure rate for initial unilateral exploration guided by ioPTH is 98.5% versus a predicted rate of 87% when decision making is based on IPG appearance alone. Routine visualization of IPG is not necessary during exploration for suspected single adenoma guided by ioPTH. ioPTH remains useful in optimizing outcomes.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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Kanotra SP, Kuriloff DB, Vyas PK. A simplified approach to minimally invasive parathyroidectomy. Laryngoscope 2014; 124:2205-10. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.24615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2013] [Revised: 11/26/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Sohit P. Kanotra
- Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Louisiana State University; New Orleans LA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Columbia University, New York Head & Neck Institute, Center for Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital; New York New York
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- Medical College of Virginia; Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond Virginia U.S.A
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Pecoraro V, Germagnoli L, Banfi G. Point-of-care testing: where is the evidence? A systematic survey. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 52:313-24. [PMID: 24038608 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2013-0386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 07/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Point-of-care testing (POCT) has had rapid technological development and their use is widespread in clinical laboratories to assure reduction of turn-around-time and rapid patient management in some clinical settings where it is important to make quick decisions. Until now the papers published about the POCT have focused on the reliability of the technology used and their analytical accuracy. We aim to perform a systematic survey of the evidence of POCT efficacy focused on clinical outcomes, selecting POCT denoted special analytes characterized by possible high clinical impact. We searched in Medline and Embase. Two independent reviewers assessed the eligibility, extracted study details and assessed the methodological quality of studies. We analyzed 84 studies for five POCT instruments: neonatal bilirubin, procalcitonin, intra-operative parathyroid hormone, troponin and blood gas analysis. Studies were at high risk of bias. Most of the papers (50%) were studies of correlation between the results obtained by using POCT instruments and those obtained by using laboratory instruments. These data showed a satisfactory correlation between methods when similar analytical reactions were used. Only 13% of the studies evaluated the impact of POCT on clinical practice. POCT decreases the time elapsed for making decisions on patient management but the clinical outcomes have never been adequately evaluated. Our work shows that, although POCT has the potential to provide beneficial patient outcome, further studies may be required, especially for defining its real utility on clinical decision making.
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- Valentina Pecoraro
- Clinical Epidemiologic Unit, IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiologic Unit, IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Karyağar S, Karyağar SS, Yalçın O, Yüney E, Mülazımoğlu M, Ozpaçacı T, Karatepe O, Ozdenkaya Y. Gamma Probe Guided Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy without Quick Parathyroid Hormone Measurement in the Cases of Solitary Parathyroid Adenomas. Mol Imaging Radionucl Ther 2013; 22:3-7. [PMID: 23610724 PMCID: PMC3629789 DOI: 10.4274/mirt.69885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/28/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE In this study, our aim was to study the efficiency of gamma probe guided minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (GP-MIP), conducted without the intra-operative quick parathyroid hormone (QPTH) measurement in the cases of solitary parathyroid adenomas (SPA) detected with USG and dual phase 99mTc-MIBI parathyroid scintigraphy (PS) in the preoperative period. MATERIAL AND METHODS This clinical study was performed in 31 SPA patients (27 female, 4 male; mean age 51±11years) between February 2006 and January 2009. All patients were operated within 30 days after the detection of the SPA with dual phase 99mTc-MIBI PS and USG. The GP-MIP was done 90-120 min after the iv injection of 740 MBq 99mTc-MIBI. In all cases, except 1 patient, the GP-MIP was performed under local anesthesia; due to the enormity of size of SPA, then general anesthesia is chosen. RESULTS The operation time was 30-60 min, mean 38,2±7 min. In the first postoperative day, there was a more than 50% decrease in PTH levels in all patients and all but one had normal serum calcium levels. Transient hypocalcemia was detected in one patient. CONCLUSION GP-MIP without intra-operative QPTH measurement is a suitable method in the surgical treatment of SPA detected by dual phase 99mTc-MIBI PS and USG. CONFLICT OF INTEREST None declared.
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- Savaş Karyağar
- Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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Feasibility of rapid parathormone assay for enabling minimally invasive parathyroid excision. Indian J Surg 2012; 75:210-5. [PMID: 24426429 DOI: 10.1007/s12262-012-0483-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2011] [Accepted: 03/29/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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There is no doubt that the success of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) has changed the whole treatment of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, especially the approach towards traditional bilateral neck exploration. A single adenoma is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism and its removal results in cure. Hence, it is worth the effort to localise and excise the single adenoma using modern technologies such as high-quality sestamibi scans and to confirm complete excision using rapid intra operative parathormone (IOPTH) assays. The objective of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of rapid IOPTH assay in successfully facilitating minimally invasive parathyroid excision. This research involved the retrospective study of seven patients, who underwent MIP at Sagar Hospital in Bengaluru, India, for parathyroid adenoma. All patients with evidence of unifocal disease on sestamibi scanning and cervical ultrasonography, underwent MIP via 2-3 cm lateral incision. Blood samples for measurement of IOPTH were taken at the time of induction of anaesthesia and 10 min after the adenoma excision. Reduction of parathormone (PTH) levels of more than 50 % in the postexcision sample was taken as evidence for complete extirpation of parathyroid adenoma. A solitary adenoma was identified in all the seven patients. After MIP, IOPTH levels fell in six of the seven patients. Following the surgery, all the cases were followed up for a period of 1 month. During this time, except for one patient, six patients remained asymptomatic and blood tests revealed normal serum calcium levels. A histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of parathyroid adenoma in six of the seven patients. After accurate preoperative localisation of the adenoma in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, MIP with IOPTH measurement offers a safe and successful outcome.
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Graham KJ, Wilkinson M, Culvenor J, Dhand NK, Churcher RK. Intraoperative parathyroid hormone concentration to confirm removal of hypersecretory parathyroid tissue and time to postoperative normocalcaemia in nine dogs with primary hyperparathyroidism. Aust Vet J 2012; 90:203-9. [PMID: 22632282 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00918.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine (1) whether the intraoperative parathyroid hormone concentration ([PTH]) during parathyroidectomy (PTX) can be used to indicate cure in dogs with primary hyperparathyroidism and (2) the time taken for postoperative serum calcium concentration to normalise. DESIGN Retrospective study (2005-10) from a private referral hospital in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. PROCEDURE Nine client-owned dogs underwent surgical PTX for naturally occurring primary hyperparathyroidism. [PTH] was measured from serum samples taken immediately post-induction (pre-PTX]) and at least 20 min after adenoma removal (post-PTX) for all dogs, and during parathyroid gland manipulation (intra-PTX) for six dogs. The concentration of ionised calcium (iCa) was measured at various time points postoperatively until it normalised, then stabilised or decreased below reference ranges. Statistical analysis compared the mean pre-, intra- and post-PTX [PTH] and the average rate of decline of iCa concentration postoperatively. RESULTS All dogs demonstrated a significant decrease from mean pre-PTX [PTH] (168.51 pg/mL) to mean post-PTX [PTH] (29.20 pg/mL). There was a significant increase in mean intra-PTX [PTH] (279.78 pg/mL). The average rate of decline of iCa concentration postoperatively to within the reference range (1.12-1.40 mmol/L) occurred after 24 h. CONCLUSION Intraoperative measurements of [PTH] can be used clinically to determine cure of primary hyperparathyroidism. Parathyroid hormone increases significantly during parathyroid gland manipulation. Plasma iCa concentration returns to within the reference range on average 24 h after successful PTX. Not all dogs require vitamin D or calcium supplementation pre- or postoperatively.
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- K J Graham
- North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre, 64 Atchison Street, Crows Nest, New South Wales 2065, Australia.
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Wong W, Foo FJ, Lau MI, Sarin A, Kiruparan P. Simplified minimally invasive parathyroidectomy: a series of 100 cases and review of the literature. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2011; 93:290-3. [PMID: 21944794 PMCID: PMC3363078 DOI: 10.1308/003588411x571836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Conventional practice of parathyroidectomy has been collar incision with bilateral neck exploration and a four-gland evaluation. Our local practice involves simplified parathyroidectomy via mini-incision without routine use of intraoperative adjuncts. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that a good success rate can be achieved, which will hopefully encourage more to undertake minimally invasive parathyroid surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective case series of the first 100 patients undergoing minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) by a single surgeon at a single institution were included. Preoperatively, patients underwent ultrasonography (US) and/or a sestamibi (MIBI) scan for localisation. Parathyroidectomy was performed following an algorithm of intraoperative decisions. Serum calcium and/or parathyroid hormone levels were checked at follow-up. Postoperative normocalcaemia was considered success independent of serum parathyroid hormone levels RESULTS The patients had a median age of 63 years. Of the 100 patients, 83 were female and 17 male. Seven patients had a conversion to bilateral exploration. The mean operative time for unilateral and bilateral exploration was 42.38 minutes and 76.43 minutes respectively. Separately, a MIBI scan and US lateralised the side of the lesion in 82.8% and 79.5% of cases respectively. When US and the MIBI scan agreed, the predictive accuracy of the side of the lesion was 87.5%. The majority of patients (96%) had a successful return to normocalcaemia. No complications were encountered. CONCLUSIONS Excellent results are achievable with simplified MIP even without intraoperative adjuncts. Preoperative localisation is helpful in determining the side of incision. Our technique demonstrates a key principle of surgery: to keep things simple.
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- W Wong
- Department of General Surgery, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, UK
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Moalem J, Guerrero M, Kebebew E. Bilateral neck exploration in primary hyperparathyroidism--when is it selected and how is it performed? World J Surg 2010; 33:2282-91. [PMID: 19234738 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-009-9941-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although most patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are ideal candidates for minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, some will have more than one enlarged gland and require bilateral neck exploration to achieve biochemical cure. We evaluated the clinical evidence for when to choose bilateral neck exploration for patients with PHPT. METHODS We searched PubMed for English-language studies published from 1996 to 2008. The level of clinical evidence was determined according to the criteria proposed by Sackett (Chest 95[2 Suppl]:2S, 1989), and the grade of recommendation was established according to the criteria proposed by Heinrich et al. (Ann Surg 243:154, 2006). RESULTS Level III-IV evidence shows that patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) 1 and PHPT should have a bilateral neck exploration (grade C recommendation). Only level IV evidence indicates that patients with familial PHPT should do so (no recommendation). Although most patients with MEN 2A have single-gland disease, bilateral neck exploration is still indicated, because they will have either a therapeutic or prophylactic total thyroidectomy for medullary thyroid cancer. A history of head and neck irradiation is associated with PHPT, but the risk of multi-gland parathyroid disease is apparently no higher than in sporadic cases (level IV evidence, no recommendation). Previous or current lithium therapy confers a higher risk of multi-gland disease (25%-45%; level IV-V evidence), which may require bilateral neck exploration. Preoperative localizing studies reliably identify most patients with single-gland but not multi-gland disease (level II-IV evidence). Negative localizing studies confer an approximately 50% risk of multi-gland disease and indicate that bilateral neck exploration is necessary. If two localizing studies are concordant, few patients will require bilateral neck exploration (level IV, no recommendation). CONCLUSIONS No level I or II evidence reliably identifies preoperative clinical risk factors for determining which patients should have routine bilateral neck exploration for multi-gland disease or for intraoperative decision making to convert to bilateral neck exploration. Imaging studies are positive in most patients (level II). No randomized studies exist to determine when a bilateral neck exploration is indicated based on clinical risk factors or imaging studies that may suggest multi-gland disease.
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- Jacob Moalem
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, Box 1674, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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Ypsilantis E, Charfare H, Wassif WS. Intraoperative PTH Assay during Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy May Be Helpful in the Detection of Double Adenomas and May Minimise the Risk of Recurrent Surgery. Int J Endocrinol 2010; 2010:178671. [PMID: 21197437 PMCID: PMC3010640 DOI: 10.1155/2010/178671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2010] [Revised: 10/12/2010] [Accepted: 11/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) is increasingly replacing the traditional bilateral neck exploration in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP). Intraoperative PTH (IOPTH) measurement has recently been introduced as a useful adjunct in confirming successful excision of abnormal parathyroid gland. Aims. We evaluate the safety, efficacy, and clinical usefulness of IOPTH measurement during MIP in a district general hospital. Methods. Retrospective review of eleven consecutive patients with PHP who underwent MIP with IOPTH, following preoperative assessment with ultrasound and sestamibi scans. Results. All patients had successful removal of the abnormal parathyroid gland. The concordance rate between ultrasound and sestamibi scan in localising the parathyroid adenoma was 82%. IOPTH measurement confirmed the removal of adenoma in all cases and, in one case, led to identification of a second adenoma, not localised preoperatively. The median hospital stay was 2 days (range 1-7 days). All patients remained normocalcaemic after a median of 6 months (range 1-10 months). Conclusions. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is a feasible, safe, and effective method for treatment of PHP. The use of IOPTH monitoring potentially offers increased sensitivity in detecting multiglandular disease, can minimise the need and risk associated with recurrent operations, and may facilitate cost-effective minimally invasive surgery.
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- E. Ypsilantis
- Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, London BR6 8ND, UK
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- Bedford Hospital South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford MK42 9DJ, UK
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- Bedford Hospital South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford MK42 9DJ, UK
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Morris LF, Zanocco K, Ituarte PHG, Ro K, Duh QY, Sturgeon C, Yeh MW. The value of intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring in localized primary hyperparathyroidism: a cost analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2009; 17:679-85. [PMID: 19885701 PMCID: PMC2820694 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-009-0773-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) is the preferred approach to primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) when a single adenoma can be localized preoperatively. The added value of intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) monitoring remains debated because its ability to prevent failed parathyroidectomy due to unrecognized multiple gland disease (MGD) must be balanced against assay-related costs. We used a decision tree and cost analysis model to examine IOPTH monitoring in localized PHPT. Methods Literature review identified 17 studies involving 4,280 unique patients, permitting estimation of base case costs and probabilities. Sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate the uncertainty of the assumptions associated with IOPTH monitoring and surgical outcomes. IOPTH cost, MGD rate, and reoperation cost were varied to evaluate potential cost savings from IOPTH. Results The base case assumption was that in well-localized PHPT, IOPTH monitoring would increase the success rate of MIP from 96.3 to 98.8%. The cost of IOPTH varied with operating room time used. IOPTH reduced overall treatment costs only when total assay-related costs fell below $110 per case. Inaccurate localization and high reoperation cost both independently increased the value of IOPTH monitoring. The IOPTH strategy was cost saving when the rate of unrecognized MGD exceeded 6% or if the cost of reoperation exceeded $12,000 (compared with initial MIP cost of $3733). Setting the positive predictive value of IOPTH at 100% and reducing the false-negative rate to 0% did not substantially alter these findings. Conclusions Institution-specific factors influence the value of IOPTH. In this model, IOPTH increased the cure rate marginally while incurring approximately 4% additional cost.
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- Lilah F Morris
- Division of General Surgery, Endocrine Surgical Unit, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Sadacharan D, Agarwal G. Re-operative parathyroidectomy: an algorithm for imaging and monitoring of intraoperative parathyroid hormone levels that results in a successful focused approach. Surgery 2009; 146:524; author reply 524-5. [PMID: 19715814 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2009.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2008] [Accepted: 01/15/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Intraoperative adjuncts in surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2009; 394:799-809. [PMID: 19590891 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-009-0532-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2009] [Accepted: 06/18/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE This paper is a review of the evidence base to produce recommendations for the use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH), radioguided parathyroidectomy (RGP), methylene blue (MB), frozen section, and intraoperative neuromonitoring during surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). MATERIALS AND METHODS A Medline keyword search of English-language articles led to the production of a draft document, subsequently revised by committee, containing levels of evidence and the grading of recommendations as proposed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. RESULTS Literature review provides the basis for clear recommendations on the use of intraoperative PTH at surgery for PHPT. There is little evidence to support the use of RGP, MB, routine frozen section, and intraoperative neuromonitoring.
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- Paula Casserly
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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Moure D, Larrañaga E, Domínguez-Gadea L, Luque-Ramírez M, Nattero L, Gómez-Pan A, Marazuela M. 99MTc-sestamibi as sole technique in selection of primary hyperparathyroidism patients for unilateral neck exploration. Surgery 2008; 144:454-9. [PMID: 18707045 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2008.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2008] [Accepted: 05/20/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unilateral neck exploration (UNE) is becoming the procedure of choice for treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of (99m)Tc-sestamibi (MIBI) parathyroid scintigraphy as the sole technique in selecting patients for UNE. METHOD We selected 136 consecutive PHPT patients who had only 1 solitary uptake at a MIBI were for UNE. The technique was a single dual-phase using MIBI and a subtraction technique with (99m)Tc-pertechnetate. Imaging data were correlated with surgical results. RESULTS In 3 cases, the sestamibi scan was falsely positive, 1 had a contralateral location relative to the uptake, and 2 had multiglandular hyperplasia. Overall, the positive predictive value (PPV) of MIBI for detecting a solitary parathyroid adenoma in patients with 1 solitary uptake was 97.8. Sixteen patients (12%) had evidence of multinodular goiter. Overall, the PPV of MIBI was 98.4% (2 false positive among 120 cases) in patients with no multinodular thyroid disease (MNG) and 93.7% (1 false negative among 16 cases) in patients with MNG. The mean duration of the surgical procedure was 34.17 minutes. Mean hospitalization was 0.6 days. Conversion to bilateral neck exploration was performed in 5 patients. After a period of follow-up of 40 months (range, 6-72 months), the cure rate was 98%. CONCLUSION Patients with PHPT and unequivocally positive preoperative (99m)Tc-sestamibi can safely be managed with UNE without additional localizing techniques.
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- Dolores Moure
- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital de la Princesa, Universidad Autónoma, Madrid, Spain.
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Mace A, Randhawa P, Woolman E, Stearns M. Intra-operative parathyroid hormone monitoring using a laboratory based multichannel analyser. Clin Otolaryngol 2008; 33:134-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-4486.2008.01664.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Carneiro-Pla DM, Romaguera R, Nadji M, Lew JI, Solorzano CC, Irvin GL. Does histopathology predict parathyroid hypersecretion and influence correctly the extent of parathyroidectomy in patients with sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism? Surgery 2008; 142:930-5; discussion 930-5. [PMID: 18063078 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2007.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2007] [Revised: 09/06/2007] [Accepted: 09/11/2007] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parathyroid histopathology has been used to predict single or multiglandular disease (MGD). "Hyperplasia" implies MGD, whereas "adenoma" suggests single gland involvement. Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) monitoring (IPM) guides parathyroidectomy based on function. We sought to evaluate the accuracy of histopathology in the diagnosis of single or MGD and in predicting operative success. METHODS We reexamined the parathyroid glands from 402 patients with sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism (SPHPT) who underwent initial IPM-guided parathyroidectomies. Operative findings and outcome were correlated with histopathology of excised glands. Operative success was eucalcemia for >or=6 months and recurrence of hypercalcemia/high PTH after successful parathyroidectomy. RESULTS Of 402 patients, 384 had 1 gland excised resulting in operative success; hyperplasia was diagnosed in 244 of the 384 (64%), with only 2 developing recurrence. Of the 384 patients, 140 (37%) had adenomas with 1 late recurrence. There were 18 patients with MGD (14 hyperplasias, 4 adenomas). There were 5 failures with hyperplasia predicting MGD. Histopathology was incorrect in predicting the number of glands involved in 249 of 402 (62%) patients, and IPM was incorrect in only 13 (3%). CONCLUSION Histopathology of excised abnormal parathyroid glands does not predict the secretory function of the remaining parathyroid glands left in situ. IPM guided parathyroidectomy accurately based on function alone; however, histopathology was inaccurate in predicting MGD and should not be used to guide parathyroidectomy in patients with SPHPT.
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- Denise M Carneiro-Pla
- Department of Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA.
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Pang T, Stalberg P, Sidhu S, Sywak M, Wilkinson M, Reeve TS, Delbridge L. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy using the lateral focused mini-incision technique without intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring. Br J Surg 2007; 94:315-9. [PMID: 17205496 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) involves scan-directed removal of a single adenoma through a 2.0-cm mini-incision without intraoperative monitoring. The aim of this study was to analyse the outcomes of MIP using such a simplified technique. METHODS The study group comprised 500 consecutive patients undergoing MIP via a lateral mini-incision from August 2000 to September 2005. Levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) were measured after operation solely to aid informed discharge. RESULTS Some 97.4 per cent of patients were initially cured by MIP. Eight patients remained hypercalcaemic and a further five were normocalcaemic on the day after surgery but became hypercalcaemic again within 3 months of the procedure. Eleven of these patients were cured with subsequent re-exploration. Analysis of postoperative PTH data indicated that, at best, the use of intraoperative PTH measurement during surgery would have increased the cure rate by only a further 1 per cent. Three (0.6 per cent) of 500 patients had permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy after MIP. CONCLUSION MIP performed by the lateral focused mini-incision technique, without the use of intraoperative PTH monitoring, is a safe and effective procedure that results in outcomes equal to those of bilateral neck exploration.
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- University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Comparison of Two Techniques of Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy: Video-Assisted (MIVAP) and open (OMIP). POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2007. [DOI: 10.2478/v10035-007-0109-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Caudle AS, Brier SE, Calvo BF, Kim HJ, Meyers MO, Ollila DW. Experienced Radio-Guided Surgery Teams Can Successfully Perform Minimally Invasive Radio-Guided Parathyroidectomy without Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Assays. Am Surg 2006. [DOI: 10.1177/000313480607200905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is an accepted treatment option for primary hyperpara-thyroidism. The need for intraoperative parathyroid hormone assays (iPTH) to confirm adenoma removal remains controversial. We studied minimally invasive radio-guided parathyroidectomy (MIRP) performed using preoperative sestamibi localization studies, intraoperative gamma detection probe, and the selective use of frozen section pathology without the use of iPTH. This is a single institution review of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism treated with MIRP by surgeons experienced in radio-guided surgery between October 1, 1998 and July 15, 2005. Information was obtained by reviewing computer medical records as well as contacting primary care physicians. Factors evaluated included laboratory values, pathology results, and evidence of recurrence. One hundred forty patients were included with a median preoperative calcium level of 11.3 mg/dL (range, 9.6–17) and a PTH level of 147 pg/mL (range, 19–5042). The median postoperative calcium level was 9.3 mg/dL. All patients were initially eucalcemic postoperatively except for one who had normal parathyroid levels. However, five (4%) patients required re-exploration for various reasons. Of the failures, one was secondary to the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism, and therefore would not have benefited from iPTH, one had thyroid tissue removed at the first operation, and three developed evidence of a second adenoma. One of these three patients had a drop in PTH level from 1558 pg/mL preoperatively to 64 pg/mL on postoperative Day 1, indicating that iPTH would not have prevented this failure. Thus, only three (2.1%) patients could have potentially benefited from the use of iPTH. MIRP was successful in 96 per cent of patients using a combination of preoperative sestamibi scans, intraoperative localization with a gamma probe, and the selective use of frozen pathology. This correlates with reported success rates of 95 per cent to 100 per cent using iPTH. We conclude that minimally invasive parathyroidectomy can be successfully performed without using iPTH assays.
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- Abigail S. Caudle
- Departments of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Departments of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Departments of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Departments of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Departments of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Stalberg P, Sidhu S, Sywak M, Robinson B, Wilkinson M, Delbridge L. Intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurement during minimally invasive parathyroidectomy: does it "value-add" to decision-making? J Am Coll Surg 2006; 203:1-6. [PMID: 16798481 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2006.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2006] [Revised: 03/26/2006] [Accepted: 03/29/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Routine use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone levels (IOPTH) during minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) has been challenged simply because the test works best when needed least, ie, once a solitary adenoma has been resected, and is less accurate with multiple gland disease. It has also been shown not to be cost-effective. The aim of this study was to determine if IOPTH "value-added" to decision-making during MIP. STUDY DESIGN The study group comprised 100 consecutive patients with sporadic hyperparathyroidism and an unequivocally positive sestamibi scan who were undergoing MIP in our unit from June 2004 until October 2005, from whom blood was collected for parathyroid hormone measurement preoperatively, preexcision, and at 10 and 30 minutes postremoval. No action was taken on the results of the test. RESULTS Ninety-eight patients were cured by MIP alone. Two patients had persistent hyperparathyroidism, one of whom was cured with subsequent open reexploration and removal of a second adenoma, and the other remains hypercalcemic despite additional open neck exploration. IOPTH in both patients failed to fall in retrospect, only the first would have been cured by conversion at the time of operation. The value-added accuracy of IOPTH was really only 1%. In an additional nine patients, IOPTH at 10 minutes had failed to fall by > 50% from the highest level, those patients (9%) would have been subjected to an unnecessary conversion on the basis of a false-negative result. CONCLUSIONS IOPTH does not substantially value-add to decision-making during MIP. Most patients will be cured with appropriate selection for MIP based on preoperative localization studies.
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- Peter Stalberg
- Endocrine Surgical Unit, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ollila DW, Caudle AS, Cance WG, Kim HJ, Cusack JC, Swasey JE, Calvo BF. Successful minimally invasive parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism without using intraoperative parathyroid hormone assays. Am J Surg 2006; 191:52-6. [PMID: 16399106 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2005] [Revised: 06/28/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The need for intraoperative parathyroid hormone (iPTH) assays in minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) remains controversial. We report the results of MIP performed without the use of iPTH assays. METHODS This was a single-institution retrospective review of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism treated with MIP between October 1, 1998, and December 31, 2002. RESULTS Seventy-seven patients were studied. The mean preoperative calcium level was 11.4 mg/dL. All patients had a normal calcium level postoperatively (range, 7.4-10.2 mg/dL, mean, 9.1 mg/dL). Three patients (4%) required re-exploration for various reasons including the development of a second adenoma, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and discordant pathology. All 3 patients initially were eucalcemic. CONCLUSIONS Our success rate of 96% using a combination of preoperative sestamibi scans, intraoperative gamma probe localization, and selective frozen pathology is consistent with the published success rates using iPTH assays of 95% to 100%. We conclude that MIP can be performed successfully without using iPTH assays.
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- David W Ollila
- Division of Surgical Oncology, University of North Carolina, 3010 Old Clinic Building, CB #7213, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Iacobone M, Scarpa M, Lumachi F, Favia G. Are frozen sections useful and cost-effective in the era of intraoperative qPTH assays? Surgery 2005; 138:1159-64; discussion 1164-5. [PMID: 16360404 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2005.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2005] [Revised: 05/05/2005] [Accepted: 05/09/2005] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since intraoperative quick parathormone (IOqPTH) assays are available, the role of frozen sections (FS) during parathyroid exploration has become questionable. This study compares the results of FS and IOqPTH in primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). METHODS FS and IOqPTH assays were performed in 102 patients who underwent bilateral neck explorations or targeted parathyroidectomy for pHPT. The operation was considered complete when both an IOqPTH drop >50% and a FS diagnosis of parathyroid adenoma were obtained. RESULTS Cure was achieved in all patients. Potential pitfalls for successful operation were encountered in 14 patients with multiglandular diseases and in 4 patients who had nonparathyroid tissue removed. FS correctly predicted the definitive histologic diagnosis with an accuracy of 81%. FS failures potentially misguided the operative therapy in 19% (14 insufficient explorations and 5 unnecessarily prolonged explorations), while IOqPTH identified all potential pitfalls and correctly guided the operative strategy, suggesting further exploration, in 100% of cases (P < .0001). After bilateral neck exploration, FS and IOqPTH correctly guided operative strategy in 86% and 100% of cases, respectively (P < .05), but both techniques were never indispensable, because potential pitfalls were already evident by macroscopic intraoperative appearance. The turnaround time and costs for IOqPTH were lower (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS The role of FS should be reconsidered, since it can misguide the operative strategy. IOqPTH is indispensable for a focused approach and, although unnecessary in bilateral neck exploration, is more useful and cost-effective than FS.
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- Maurizio Iacobone
- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, Padova, Italy.
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Ruda JM, Hollenbeak CS, Stack BC. A systematic review of the diagnosis and treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism from 1995 to 2003. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2005; 132:359-72. [PMID: 15746845 DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2004.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 456] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the current preoperative diagnostic modalities, surgical treatments, and glandular pathologies associated with primary hyperparathyroidism. STUDY DESIGN A systematic literature review. RESULTS Of the 20,225 cases of primary hyperparathyroidism reported, solitary adenomas (SA), multiple gland hyperplasia disease (MGHD), double adenomas (DA), and parathyroid carcinomas (CAR) occurred in 88.90%, 5.74%, 4.14%, and 0.74% of cases respectively. Tc 99m -sestamibi and ultrasound were 88.44% and 78.55% sensitive, respectively, for SA, 44.46% and 34.86% for MGHD, and 29.95% and 16.20% for DA, respectively. Postoperative normocalcemia was achieved in 96.66%, 95.25%, and 97.69% of patients offered minimally invasive radio-guided parathyroidectomy (MIRP), unilateral, and bilateral neck exploration (BNE). Intraoperative PTH assays (IOPTH) were helpful in approximately 60% of bilateral neck exploration conversion (BNEC) surgeries. CONCLUSION The overall prevalence of multiple gland disease (MGD and DA) was lower than often suggested by conventional wisdom. Furthermore, preoperative imaging was less accurate than it is often perceived for accurately imaging MGD. MIRP and UNE were more successful in achieving normocalcemia than is typically quoted. IOPTH was a helpful but not "fool-proof" adjunct in parathyroid exploration surgery. SIGNIFICANCE These results support a greater role for the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism using less invasive approaches. EMB rating: B-3.
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- James M Ruda
- Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA
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Mozzon M, Mortier PE, Jacob PM, Soudan B, Boersma AA, Proye CAG. Surgical management of primary hyperparathyroidism: the case for giving up quick intraoperative PTH assay in favor of routine PTH measurement the morning after. Ann Surg 2005; 240:949-53; discussion 953-4. [PMID: 15570200 PMCID: PMC1356510 DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000145927.29265.8a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the utility of quick intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) measurement in the surgical management of primary hyperparathyroidism. BACKGROUND DATA The use of intraoperative PTH monitoring is well established in the surgery of primary hyperparathyroidism. However, some false-negative predictions lead to unnecessary explorations; furthermore, surgeons are becoming increasingly dependent on hormone measurement for intraoperative decisions, which raises concerns about the cost-effectiveness of the method. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 268 neck explorations performed for primary hyperparathyroidism using intraoperative PTH monitoring from April 2001 to February 2003 was done. We used the criterion of "biologic recovery" of hyperfunctioning tissue, defined as a more than 50% decrease in PTH level from baseline value at 5 minutes after excision to predict the outcome of successful parathyroidectomy documented by normal postoperative serum calcium level. Additionally, we also sampled PTH at 10 minutes, 30 minutes, and the morning after surgery to compare the predictive value of delayed sampling. Patients were classified according to the prediction being concordant or discordant with the outcome. The data were analyzed using a 2 x 2 table construct for each of the sampling times, therefore providing sequential sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and overall accuracy of the predictions. RESULTS Concordance or overall accuracy of prediction (true positives and negatives) was obtained in 229 cases (85.4%), and discordance or failure of prediction (false positives and negatives) was obtained in 34 cases (12.7%) at T5. On analyzing the iPTH prediction at T10, T30, and D1 among the group of 33 false negatives, we found that 28 (10.4%) patients reached the concordance at 30 minutes, while by the first day 32 patients (12.3%) had achieved concordance. Thus, there was a progressive increase in sensitivity and overall accuracy, but more importantly, in the negative predictive value reaching 88.9% on the day after surgery. CONCLUSIONS The method of sampling PTH intraoperatively at 5 minutes has a high positive predictive value (99.5%) but a low negative predictive value (19.5%), which can lead to unnecessary explorations and a delay in the operative procedure. The negative predictive value increases substantially at 30 minutes and is best on the day after surgery. We suggest giving up the intraoperative measurement of PTH to adopt the first day postoperative measurement of PTH as a predictor of successful parathyroidectomy.
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- Marta Mozzon
- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, Hospital C. Huriez, rue Michel Polonovski, 59037 Lille, France
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Arshad F, Mishra AK, Verma AK, Agarwal G, Agarwal A, Mishra SK. Intraoperative monitoring of kinetic total serum calcium levels in primary hyperparathyroidism operation. J Am Coll Surg 2004; 199:1000-1; author reply 1001. [PMID: 15555989 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2004.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Irvin GL, Solorzano CC, Carneiro DM. Quick intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay: surgical adjunct to allow limited parathyroidectomy, improve success rate, and predict outcome. World J Surg 2004; 28:1287-92. [PMID: 15517474 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-004-7708-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) assay (QPTH) has made possible less invasive operative approaches in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism with stated advantages. When compared to the traditional bilateral neck exploration (BNE), only the targeted, hypersecreting gland is excised, leaving in situ non-visualized but normally functioning parathyroids. The QPTH-guided limited parathyroidectomy (LPX) must be able to identify multiglandular disease (MGD), predict a successful outcome, and have a low recurrence rate. In our series, 421 patients who underwent LPX were compared to 340 undergoing BNE; all operative failures and patients followed for 6 months or longer were included. Operative failure occurred if serum calcium and PTH levels were elevated within 6 months of parathyroidectomy. Multiglandular disease was defined in the LPX group as more than one gland excision guided by QPTH or operative failure after removal of a single abnormal gland; in the BNE group it was defined as excision of more than one enlarged gland. Recurrence was defined as elevated calcium and PTH after 6 months of eucalcemia. Operative failure and MGD rates were compared using chi-squared analysis. The method of Kaplan-Meier and the log-rank test were used to compare recurrence rates. Operative success was seen in 97% of LPX patients and in 94% of the BNE group ( p = 0.02). Multiglandular disease was identified in 3% of LPX patients and 10% of BNE patients ( p < 0.001). There was no statistical difference in the overall recurrence rates ( p = 0.23). The QPTH-guided parathyroidectomy identifies MGD and allows an improved success rate with the same low recurrence rate when compared to the results of BNE.
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- George L Irvin
- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 016310 (M-875), Miami, FL 33101, USA.
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Mortier PE, Mozzon MM, Fouquet OP, Soudan BC, Huglo DG, Cussac JF, Proye CAG. Unilateral surgery for hyperparathyroidism: indications, limits, and late results--new philosophy or expensive selection without improvement of surgical results? World J Surg 2004; 28:1298-304. [PMID: 15517497 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-004-7468-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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We assessed the "late" results after unilateral parathyroidectomy (PTX) performed for selected indications. From October 1998 throughout March 2001 we operated on 454 patients for hyperparathyroidism (HPT). A positive unifocal (99m)tc-MIBI scan was required for the unilateral approach to be used. Intact parathormone (PTH) measurements were done intraoperatively. Postoperative calcium and PTH serum levels of unilaterally operated patients were checked. Follow-up has been 16.2 months (range 6-40 months). Of the 454 patients, 336 (74.0%) were not eligible for the unilateral approach; and 125 (27.5%) of the 454 patients had renal HPT. Among the 329 patients with primary HPT, 125 (38.0%) were excluded for well established reasons, and in 77 other cases (23.5%) preoperative imaging results did not allow the unilateral approach. Altogether, 126 patients (38.3%) with primary HPT were selected for the unilateral approach. Of the 126 unilateral operations, 8 (6.3%) had to be converted to a bilateral procedure. Among the 118 patients with a unilateral approach, 3 patients have been reoperated for overlooked contralateral disease, and 13 dropped out of the study. A total of 102 postoperative calcium and PTH serum late levels are known: 90 (88.2%) patients had normal levels; 10 (9.8%) had a high PTH level, and 2 (1.9%) had high ionized calcium levels. The failure rate in selected cases was 4.2% (5/118) (three were reoperated, and two had a supranormal postoperative ionized Ca level). Even with stringent indications, the late results of unilateral surgery (95.8% cure rate) barely matched those of conventional bilateral surgery (97.6% cure rate). The economic impact of such a surgical strategy should be clarified.
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- Pierre-E Mortier
- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, Hospital C. Huriez, rue Michel Polonovski, 59037 Lille, France
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Shindo M. Intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone monitoring in parathyroid surgery. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2004; 37:779-87, ix. [PMID: 15262515 DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2004.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The approach to parathyroid surgery has changed from bilateral exploration to focused, minimally invasive surgery. The intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone assay has become an important tool in modern parathyroid surgery. This article outlines the technique and interpretation of the assay. Results of studies that evaluate the validity of the technique are summarized. The limitations and pitfalls of this technique are also discussed.
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- Maisie Shindo
- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, HSC, T-19090, NY 11794, USA.
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Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Measurement. POINT OF CARE 2004. [DOI: 10.1097/01.poc.0000138643.33358.4e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Palazzo FF, Delbridge LW. Minimal-access/minimally invasive parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. Surg Clin North Am 2004; 84:717-34. [PMID: 15145230 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2004.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Minimal-access or minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is replacing a bilateral neck exploration as the surgical approach of choice in primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). When a parathyroid adenoma is localized preoperatively, ideally with sestamibi combined with ultrasonography, results equivalent to a bilateral neck exploration can be achieved through an incision less than 2.5 cm. Minimal-access techniques offer the advantage of cure under local anesthesia with a smaller incision and no overnight stay. Intraoperative measurement of parathyroid hormone (PTH) may be a valuable adjunct to confirmation of parathyroid adenoma removal, but currently appears to add little when preoperative localization is optimized. Controlled studies and long-term follow-up will be required to establish the true value of parathyroid minimal-access surgery.
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- F Fausto Palazzo
- Department of Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney 2065, NSW, Australia
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Asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism: standards and guidelines for diagnosis and management in Canada: Consensus Development Task Force on Diagnosis and Management of Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism position paper. Endocr Pract 2004; 9:400-5. [PMID: 14583424 DOI: 10.4158/ep.9.5.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Saint Marc O, Cogliandolo A, Pidoto RR, Pozzo A. Prospective evaluation of ultrasonography plus MIBI scintigraphy in selecting patients with primary hyperparathyroidism for unilateral neck exploration under local anaesthesia. Am J Surg 2004; 187:388-93. [PMID: 15006568 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2003] [Revised: 05/26/2003] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unilateral neck exploration (UNE) is currently replacing conventional bilateral neck exploration with cervicotomy for the surgical treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). However, many concerns still exist about the indications and the effectiveness of this minimally invasive approach. METHODS Prospective evaluation of operative results in consecutive patients having indications for UNE on the basis of strict selection criteria consisting of ultrasound-MIBI agreement in adenoma localization, absence of thyroid disease, and psychological suitability for undergoing a procedure under local anesthesia. No intraoperative confirmation study was adopted. RESULTS Among 149 consecutive PHPT patients, 45 (30.2%) had indications for UNE. No operative morbidity or mortality was observed. Mean operative time for the UNE procedure was 42 minutes (range 25 to 57). Conversion to general anesthesia was chosen for 5 patients (11.1%), whereas conversion to bilateral neck exploration was chosen for 3 patients (6.6%). For the UNE procedure, the success rate was as high as 91.7%. When the only factor indicated UNE, ultrasound-MIBI localization agreement had low sensibility (44.1%) and specificity (55.6%) but a high positive predictive value (91.1%). CONCLUSIONS We concluded that UNE performed under local anesthesia, without intraoperative confirmation studies, could be considered a safe and effective approach to treating patients with PHPT, but we regret the low rate of patients selected for this procedure because of the low sensitivity of the imaging-inclusion criterion.
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- Olivier Saint Marc
- Service de Chirurgie Generale Digestive et Endocrinienne, Hôpital de la Source-14, Avenue de l'Hôpital, BP 6709 45067 Orléans Cedex 2, France.
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Carneiro DM, Solorzano CC, Nader MC, Ramirez M, Irvin GL. Comparison of intraoperative iPTH assay (QPTH) criteria in guiding parathyroidectomy: which criterion is the most accurate? Surgery 2004; 134:973-9; discussion 979-81. [PMID: 14668730 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2003.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 234] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The quick parathyroid hormone assay (QPTH) reliably measures intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels intraoperatively. The accuracy in predicting postoperative calcemia is related to blood sample timing and the criteria applied. To improve specificity or to decrease the cost of QPTH, several criteria have been used to predict complete excision. This study compares the Miami criterion with other published QPTH criteria in predicting operative outcome. METHODS QPTH and the Miami criterion (iPTH drop > or =50% from the highest of either preincision or pre-excision level at 10 minutes after gland excision), were used to predict postoperative calcium levels of 341 consecutive patients with sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism who were followed > or =6 months after the operation or recognized as operative failures. Intraoperative iPTH values of these patients were reanalyzed with the use of 5 published criteria to predict complete resection. Postoperative calcium levels were correlated with criteria predictions. RESULTS Miami criterion correctly predicted postoperative calcium levels in 329 of 341 patients and was incorrect in 12 (3 false positives, 9 false negatives). With the use of other criteria, 2 of the 3 false-positive results would be prevented, but the 3% rate of false-negative predictions would increase to between 6% and 24%, causing unnecessary neck explorations to search for multiglandular disease. CONCLUSIONS Surgeons trying to increase QPTH specificity significantly decrease the accuracy and intraoperative usefulness of the assay. The Miami criterion has the highest accuracy when compared with other criteria.
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- Denise M Carneiro
- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial, PO Box 016310 (M-875), Miami, FL 33101, USA
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Carter AB, Howanitz PJ. Intraoperative testing for parathyroid hormone: a comprehensive review of the use of the assay and the relevant literature. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2003; 127:1424-42. [PMID: 14567726 DOI: 10.5858/2003-127-1424-itfpha] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The rapid intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay is transforming the parathyroidectomy procedure. We present a review of the literature on the use of the assay as an adjunct to surgery. To our knowledge, this is the first review of the literature to encompass and compare all known primary studies of this assay in parathyroidectomy patients. DATA SOURCES Articles were collected by searching MEDLINE databases using relevant terminology. The references of these articles were reviewed for additional studies. Supplementary articles pertinent to the parathyroidectomy procedure, preoperative parathyroid localization studies, and intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay development also were examined. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION One hundred sixty-five references were analyzed and categorized separately into groups. DATA SYNTHESIS The primary studies of intraoperative data on patients undergoing parathyroidectomy were compared when possible. Studies were analyzed by type of assay used, where performed, turnaround time, and efficiency of use. Reviews of the types of parathyroid surgery and preoperative localization were included for educational purposes.Conclusions.-The intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay is a useful adjunct to preoperative imaging and parathyroid surgery because of its unique ability to detect an occult residuum of hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue. Use of this assay will obviate the need for frozen section in most routine cases. The test facilitates minimally invasive parathyroidectomy for single parathyroid adenomas, which, in turn, improves cost-effectiveness and cosmetic outcome. Its use in patients with known preoperative multiglandular disease is promising but requires further study.
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- Alexis Byrne Carter
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
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Lo CY, Chan WF, Luk JM. Minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. Surg Endosc 2003; 17:1932-6. [PMID: 14574548 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-003-9072-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2003] [Accepted: 07/04/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) depends on both an accurate preoperative localization and the availability of intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring. METHODS Patients with sporadic pHPT and one unequivocally enlarged parathyroid gland on preoperative imaging underwent endoscopic-assisted parathyroidectomy. Intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone (quick PTH) monitoring was performed, and surgical success was confirmed when there was a >50% decrease in quick PTH level 10 min after excision as compared with the baseline level at induction. The surgical outcome and the use of preoperative localization, together with the role played by quick PTH assay in enhancing the operative success, were evaluated. RESULTS From 1999 to 2002, 66 of 107 patients (62%) were selected for this approach. The accuracy of 99mTc-Sestamibi scintigraphy and ultrasonography was 97% and 70%, respectively. Conversion was required in four cases due to technical problems, and four additional patients failed to show a significant decline in quick PTH levels postexcision. Two patients underwent cervical exploration without the finding of any additional pathology, and another two patients had a delayed drop in quick PTH that was confirmed 30 min postexcision. All patients had a solitary adenoma and were cured of hypercalcemia during a median follow-up of 9 months. CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted parathyroidectomy can be performed expeditiously in a select group of patients based on 99mTc-Sestamibi scintigraphy. The use of quick PTH assay can ensure surgical success, but careful interpretation of the results is mandatory.
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- C-Y Lo
- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong Medical Center, Queen Mary Hospital, Division of Endocrine Surgery, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China.
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Takami H, Sasaki Y, Ikeda Y, Tajima G. Intraoperative quick parathyroid hormone assay in the surgical management of hyperparathyroidism. Biomed Pharmacother 2003; 56 Suppl 1:26s-30s. [PMID: 12487246 DOI: 10.1016/s0753-3322(02)00260-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Intraoperative quick parathyroid hormone (QPTH) assay is claimed to prevent failure during parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism. The causes of operative failure have included multiglandular disease, ectopic parathyroid glands, supernumerary parathyroid glands, errors in frozen section evaluations, and missed diagnosis. A QPTH assay has been recognized as a useful method of determining whether hyperfunctioning tissues have been completely excised. However, an intraoperative QPTH assay may fail to detect the presence of double parathyroid adenomas. Use of this assay in conjunction with preoperative and intraoperative localization studies has led to the advocacy of more directed cervical procedures, such as limited, video-assisted, and endoscopic parathyroidectomy.
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- H Takami
- Department of Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan.
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Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) was introduced into Australia after endocrine surgeons agreed that it should only be undertaken in the context of a feasibility study or controlled trial, and under the auspices of the Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S). Feasibility of endoscopic-assisted parathyroidectomy was studied at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNS) and 49 cases were completed. Subsequently, the technique of a focused lateral approach using a 2-cm incision placed directly over the site of the localized adenoma was developed and has now become the standard technique for the unit. To date, 357 MIPs using the focused lateral approach have been performed with a 1.5% rate of negative neck exploration and a permanent recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy rate of 0.8%. The use of intraoperative rapid measurement of parathyroid hormone (PTH, IO-QPTH) as an assessment of completeness of resection of abnormal parathyroid tissue has been replaced by simply measuring PTH levels 30 minutes postoperatively, a technique that is more cost-effective, and which still allows same-day discharge whilst avoiding false-positive results with IO-QPTH. The introduction of MIP appears to be a factor in the increasing number of referrals for parathyroid surgery.
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- Leigh Delbridge
- University of Sydney Endocrine Surgical Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Chung WY. Minimally Invasive Surgery in Endocrine Surgical Diseases. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2003. [DOI: 10.5124/jkma.2003.46.8.701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Woung Youn Chung
- Department of General Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Korea.
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Hortin GL, Carter AB. Intraoperative parathyroid hormone testing: survey of testing program characteristics. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2002; 126:1045-9. [PMID: 12204053 DOI: 10.5858/2002-126-1045-ipht] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the number and testing characteristics of laboratories that offer intraoperative testing of intact parathyroid hormone (PTH). DESIGN Laboratories (n = 355) that participated in 2001 in PTH proficiency testing with the College of American Pathologists Special Ligand Survey were surveyed about intraoperative PTH testing. RESULTS Of the 320 laboratories that responded to the survey, 92 performed intraoperative PTH testing. Testing practices were divided nearly equally among laboratories that performed intraoperative PTH testing for all parathyroidectomies (40%), most but not all cases (31%), and less than half of cases (30%). Testing frequency usually was low, with about two thirds of laboratories reporting 5 or fewer cases per month. A surprising finding was that, although intraoperative PTH testing originally became widely practiced as a point-of-care test, 71% of laboratories performed testing in a central laboratory, 6% in satellite laboratories, and only 23% in operating suites. A survey of methods showed that 33% used the manual QuiCk-Intraoperative test, 47% used the automated Immulite Turbo intact PTH assay, and 20% used other methods. CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative testing of intact PTH, although relatively new, has come into widespread practice during parathyroid surgery. Service delivery has evolved from a point-of-care model toward a central laboratory model, with this test serving as an illustrative example of factors that affect the balance between point-of-care and laboratory testing.
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- Glen L Hortin
- Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Warren Magnusson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Agarwal G, Barraclough BH, Reeve TS, Delbridge LW. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy using the 'focused' lateral approach. II. Surgical technique. ANZ J Surg 2002; 72:147-51. [PMID: 12074068 DOI: 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2002.02332.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND This paper describes the technique of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy. The technique is based on a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the fascial planes in neck, the surgical pathology and embryology of parathyroid glands and precise anatomical interpretation of preoperative localization studies. METHODS Tissue trauma is minimized by using a 2.0 cm incision placed directly over the abnormal parathyroid gland and by removing the adenoma, without compromising the basic endocrine surgical principles of identification and preservation of recurrent laryngeal nerve, avoidance of any capsular breech, and ligation of the vascular pedicle. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS With proper patient selection, this technique results in a failure rate of less than 4% and ensures that the incidence of complications, such as recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, remains comparable with that of standard open parathyroidectomy.
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- Gaurav Agarwal
- Department of Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Agarwal G, Barraclough BH, Robinson BG, Reeve TS, Delbridge LW. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy using the 'focused' lateral approach. I. Results of the first 100 consecutive cases. ANZ J Surg 2002; 72:100-4. [PMID: 12074059 DOI: 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2002.02310.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND A feasibility study of 'focused' minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) using a lateral approach was commenced in 1999. The aim of the present paper was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this procedure in the first 100 consecutive patients. METHODS This was a prospective, non-randomized case-control study. One hundred consecutive patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (mean age 63.1 years; 74 females, 26 males) who fulfilled the inclusion criteria underwent focused MIP between May 1999 and December 2000. The results for the first and last 50 consecutive patients were compared to see whether they were reflective of a learning curve. The role of intraoperative quick parathyroid hormone (QPTH) estimation was also evaluated. RESULTS Focused MIP was successfully completed in 93 of 100 patients, with seven conversions. Three (3.2%) of the 93 patients had persistent hyperparathyroidism. Quick PTH was measured in 81 patients and the results were true positive (for cure) in 72 patients, false negative in six patients, true negative in two patients and false positive in one patient. Transient recurrent laryngeal nerve paresis occurred in one patient. During the same time period, open parathyroidectomy was performed in 242 patients. The results were not different between the first and later 50 patients undergoing MIP, nor were the outcomes significantly different from patients undergoing open parathyroidectomy. CONCLUSIONS Focused MIP is a safe and effective operative approach for appropriately selected patients. Failed procedures were invariably related to shortcomings of the localization studies. Measurement of QPTH, although accurate, is unreliable in the presence of multigland disease.
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- Gaurav Agarwal
- Department of Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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