Parathyroidectomy slows renal function decline in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism

ConclusionsOur study showed that parathyroidectomy slows renal function decline irrespective of age or comorbidities, which offers novel insight into the revision of guidelines for surgical indications in primary hyperparathyroidism. Given small sample size, further large-scale controlled studies are warranted to confirm our findings.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research