PTH monitoring after total parathyroidectomy with forearm auto-transplantation: potential for spuriously high levels from grafted forearm

PTH monitoring after total parathyroidectomy with forearm auto-transplantation: potential for spuriously high levels from grafted forearm

Abstract Background We have identified a cause of falsely elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels after total parathyroidectomy with forearm auto-transplantation (TPT-ATx). Our cases highlight the need to draw PTH samples remotely, away from forearm graft sites, to ensure accurate levels. Case pre...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Diana Khalil, Paul D. Kerr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Renal failure
Hyperparathyroidism
Total parathyroidectomy
Forearm auto-transplantation
Parathyroid hormone
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-017-0226-y

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