The influence of sample site on intraoperative PTH monitoring during parathyroidectomy

Autor: Woodrum, Derek T., Saunders, Brian D., England, Barry G., Burney, Richard E., Doherty, Gerard M., Gauger, Paul G.
Zdroj: Surgery; December 2004, Vol. 136 Issue: 6 p1169-1175, 7p
Abstrakt: Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) monitoring is common during parathyroidectomy. We hypothesized that sample site (peripheral vs central vein) may impact IOPTH interpretation.
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