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A Meta-analysis of Preoperative Localization Techniques for Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Abstract

BackgroundReported accuracy of preoperative localization imaging for primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) varies. The purpose of this study is to determine the accuracy of ultrasound, sestamibi-single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and four-dimensional computed tomography (4D-CT) as preoperative localization strategies.MethodsA meta-analysis was performed of studies investigating the accuracy of ultrasound, sestamibi-SPECT, and …

Authors

Cheung K; Wang TS; Farrokhyar F; Roman SA; Sosa JA

Journal

Annals of Surgical Oncology, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 577–583

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

February 2012

DOI

10.1245/s10434-011-1870-5

ISSN

1068-9265