Kirby Tobin, Rachel R Ayers, Mohammad Rajaei, Rebecca S Sippel, Courtney J Balentine, Dawn Elfenbein, Herb Chen, David F Schneider
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Abstract
Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine threshold gamma probe counts to distinguish single adenoma (SA) from multigland disease (MGD) during radioguided parathyroidectomy.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 1656 patients was performed. Ex vivo counts of the first excised gland were taken and recorded as a percentage of background counts.
Results: 69.4% of MGD patients had counts below the 50% threshold. The 50% threshold correctly grouped 72.8% of our cohort. Counts of more than 100% were accurate for grouping SA, with only 6.8% of patients with counts more than 100% having MGD.
Conclusions: The gamma probe can aid surgeons in deciding to continue neck exploration if MGD is suspected or wait for labs to confirm cure if SA is suspected.
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International Journal of Endocrine Oncology is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal that helps the clinician to keep up to date with best practice in this fast-moving field. The journal highlights significant advances in basic and translational research, and places them in context for future therapy. The journal presents the latest research findings in diagnosis and management of endocrine cancer, together with authoritative reviews, cutting-edge editorials and perspectives that highlight hot topics and controversy in the field. Independent drug evaluations assess newly approved medications and their role in clinical practice. The journal welcomes the unsolicited submission of article proposals and original research manuscripts.
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