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What is a parathyroidectomy?

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Parathyroidectomy is the removal of one or more parathyroid glands.

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What is Parathyroidectomy?
the removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands
When is a parathyroidectomy needed?
Parathyroidectomy is usually done to treat hyperparathyroidism (abnormal over-functioning of the parathyroid glands).
When is a parathyroidectomy necessary?
Parathyroidectomy should only be done when other non-operative methods have failed to control the patient's hyperparathyroidism.
What is the major risk in undergoing a parathyroidectomy?
The major risk of parathyroidectomy is injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (a nerve that lies very near the parathyroid glands and serves the larynx or voice box).
Why would a parathyroidectomy cause hypocalcemia?
Parathyroidectomy causes hypocalcemia because your body is used to having an abundance of calcium prior to surgery. After surgery, you have to take calcium tablets about four times a day for the...