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Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: Parathyroidectomy for Fracture Risk
Primary hyperparathyroidism is an underdiagnosed condition which leads to decreased bone mineral density, fracture, renal disease, among other symptoms that can decrease the quality of a patient’s life. Moreover, once diagnosed, only a small fraction of patients with the diease end up being offered surgery. Whether it is because of misunderstood indications and benefits of surgery, non-localization of disease, or various other reasons, we thought it was worthwhile to review relevant literature.
Hosts: Dr. Becky Sippel is an endowed professor of surgery at Division Chief of endocrine surgery…
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