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Calciphylaxis: is there a role for parathyroidectomy?

M D Kriskovich1, J M Holman, J R Haller

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132, USA.

The Laryngoscope
|April 14, 2000
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Parathyroidectomy may offer benefits for patients with calciphylaxis, a severe vascular disorder, despite high mortality risks from sepsis. Early survival is linked to lower leukocyte counts.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Calciphylaxis is a rare, severe disorder affecting renal failure patients, characterized by vascular calcification, skin necrosis, and high mortality from sepsis.
  • Parathyroid hormone is implicated in soft tissue calcification, leading to surgical consideration of parathyroidectomy.
  • Calciphylaxis is underrepresented in otolaryngology literature, necessitating awareness among head and neck surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of parathyroidectomy in managing calciphylaxis.
  • To analyze patient outcomes, including mortality and complications, following parathyroidectomy for calciphylaxis.
  • To identify predictors of patient outcomes in calciphylaxis treated with parathyroidectomy.

Main Methods:

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  • Retrospective study of five patients with calciphylaxis treated at the institution.
  • Comprehensive review of existing literature on calciphylaxis and parathyroidectomy.
  • Evaluation of mortality, surgical complications, wound healing, and outcome predictors.

Main Results:

  • Two patients died from sepsis shortly after surgery; two of three survivors later died from unrelated causes.
  • One long-term survivor required lower leg amputation due to osteomyelitis.
  • Perioperative survival was associated with leukocyte counts below 20,000 cells/mL; wound infection and hypocalcemia were noted complications.

Conclusions:

  • Calciphylaxis carries a high risk of mortality, primarily due to sepsis and infectious complications.
  • Parathyroidectomy, while not a definitive cure, can be safely performed and may benefit selected patients.
  • Extremely high leukocyte counts may indicate a worse prognosis, underscoring the severity of coexistent infections.