Invited Commentary

Dr Zmijewski and colleagues provide an important and insightful study evaluating the optimal surgical remedy for uremic hyperparathyroidism (UHPT). Renal failure-induced vitamin D dysregulation and hyperphosphatemia causes hypocalcemia, ultimately driving parathyroid hyperplasia and the development of UHPT.1 Uremic hyperparathyroidism causes a myriad of end-organ effects, including bone and cardiovascular complications. Furthermore, for patients undergoing renal transplantation, graft failure is higher in poorly controlled UHPT patients.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: New England surgical society article Source Type: research