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SURGERYTests during surgery#1Using the gamma probe, an “ex-vivo” radioactive count will be done by placingthe removed parathyroid tissue on the probe. Research at the UW has shownthat if the count is >20% of a background count, then the tissue removed wasparathyroid tissue. The probe is then used to scan the neck looking for additionalareas of increased activity.MENU
SURGERYTests during surgery#2intraop PTH level (pg/ml)160140120100806050%402000 5 10 15Time after gland resectionA second blood test will be done 5 and 10 minutes after the enlarged parathyroidtissue is removed. If the measurement of parathyroid hormone in your blood isless than 50% of your original level, this also indicates a successful surgery.MENUNext Step
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Page 7 and 8: INTROSurgery is the only curative t
Page 9 and 10: Tests before the big dayIn the week
Page 11 and 12: Tests before the big dayOther tests
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Page 15 and 16: Tests before the big dayCTCT scans
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Page 19 and 20: AnesthesiaGeneralGeneral Anesthesia
Page 21 and 22: SURGERYLocalize the parathyroidOnce
Page 23 and 24: SURGERYIncisionMinimally invasive i
Page 25 and 26: SURGERYFind parathryoid, removeThe
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