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Parathyroid surgery recovery and risks
Is a parathyroid surgery out-patient? What is the recovery time? What are the risks?
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Parathyroid disease basics
What is Parathyroid Disease?
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Preoperative Imaging for Parathyroid Surgery
Hi Doc. I'm just helping my wife research surgeons the surgical technique(s) they use in the cas...
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Post-Surgery Adjustment and Hypocalcemia Symptoms After Parathyroid Surgery
I am two weeks post parathyroid surgery. Labs indicate my calcium levels are normal but I feel w...
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Tips for Optimizing Recovery After Parathyroid Surgery
Is there anything a patient can do post parathyroid surgery to improve or speed recovery?
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Is a Sestamibi Scan Necessary for Normal Calcium but Elevated PTH Levels?
Do I need a sestamibi scan if my calcium levels are normal, but my PTH levels are on the high sid...
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