Parathyroid Nodule Thermal Ablation

Percutaneous destruction of a parathyroid adenoma by RF or ethanol injection for primary hyperparathyroidism.

Minimally Invasive Thyroid Treatments

Parathyroid Nodule Thermal Ablation

Synonyms : parathyroid radiofrequency ablation, percutaneous parathyroid ablation

Background

Primary hyperparathyroidism from single parathyroid adenoma in patients declining/unfit for surgery.

Procedure

Under local anesthesia and US guidance, RF ablation or ethanol injection into the adenoma. Duration: 20-40 minutes.

Risks

Recurrent nerve injury (voice change), transient hypoparathyroidism, cervical hematoma.

Recovery

Same-day discharge. Labs (calcium, PTH) at 24h, 1 and 3 months.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).