Cryopreservation of Parathyroid Glands
Author
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The risk of permanent hypoparathyroidism following thyroid and parathyroid surgery is around 1% in the hands of experienced endocrine surgeons.
Although this complication is rare, rendering a patient permanently aparathyroid has significant consequences on the health and quality of life of the patient.
Immediate autotransplantation of parathyroid glands that are injured or unintentionally removed offers the best possibility of graft viability and functionality.
However, since the majority of cases of hypoparathyroidism are transient, immediate autotransplantation can complicate postoperative surveillance in certain patients, especially those with primary hyperparathyroidism.
Cryopreservation of parathyroid tissue is an alternate technique that was developed to treat patients with permanent hypoparathyroidism.
This method allows for parathyroid tissue to be stored and then autotransplanted in a delayed fashion once permanent hypoparathyroidism is confirmed.
This article provides a contemporary review on cryopreservation of parathyroid tissue and its current role in thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Guerrero, Marlon A.. 2010. Cryopreservation of Parathyroid Glands. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501499
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Guerrero, Marlon A.. Cryopreservation of Parathyroid Glands. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501499
American Medical Association (AMA)
Guerrero, Marlon A.. Cryopreservation of Parathyroid Glands. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501499
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501499