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).
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