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Last updated: 02/17/2009
Hematoma formation (collection of blood under the incision) is a possible complication of any operative procedure. However, in procedures that involve the neck it is of particular concern because a rapidly enlarging hematoma can obstruct the airway.
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of the surgical incision may occur, as it may in any operative procedure, but this is uncommon in parathyroidectomy.
Before the function of the parathyroid gland was understood, people undergoing a thyroidectomy often died due to the lack of calcium in their blood caused by removal of the parathyroid glands. This is not a problem today.
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Also known as "Parathyroid gland removal", Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands. This procedure is used to remove primary tumors or hyperplasia of the glands, especially when they produce excessive parathyroid hormone. As drugs such as Fosamax do not treat the underlying cause of parathyroid-related osteoporosis, surgery is the only cure. Bone loss is reversible.
The location of the glands is generally behind the thyroid, but there is a lot of variation. Usually, the location of an enlarged gland has been confirmed via a sestamibi scan or on ultrasound.
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From: AHRQ
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