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Parathyroidectomy

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Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy - series
Parathyroidectomy - series
Alternative Names

Removal of parathyroid gland; Parathyroid gland removal


Expectations after surgery

Patients usually recovery very quickly after surgery, especially when minimally invasive techniques are used.

Following this procedure, you should have routine blood tests to check your calcium level.


Convalescence

Normal activity usually can be resumed within a few days.


Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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