Are Tc-99m-Sestamibi Scans in Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism and Renal Failure Needed?

Parathyroidectomy for patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) generally requires a four-gland exploration. Some groups have strongly recommended routine preoperative Tc-99m-sestamibi scans; others practice scanning for only selected patients. To determine the utility of sestamibi scans in this patient population, we reviewed our experience.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - July 1, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Bayley A. Jones, Brenessa Lindeman, Herbert Chen Tags: Endocrine Source Type: research