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[Hyperparathyroidism in patients having undergone a kidney transplant]
Chirurgia Italiana
|February 1, 1987
Summary
Persistent hyperparathyroidism after kidney transplant affects some patients. Surgical parathyroidectomy successfully normalized serum calcium levels in all treated kidney transplant recipients.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Transplant Surgery
Context:
- Hyperparathyroidism is a known complication post-kidney transplant, with reported incidence varying widely.
- This study focuses on a cohort of 462 kidney transplant recipients within a specific department.
Purpose:
- To report the incidence of hyperparathyroidism in a local kidney transplant population.
- To describe surgical interventions for hyperparathyroidism post-transplant and their outcomes.
Summary:
- Hyperparathyroidism was identified in 9 out of 462 kidney transplant patients.
- Surgical parathyroidectomy was performed using various gland resection strategies (e.g., 8/8, 3/4, 7/8, 4/8) with or without autograft.
- All patients achieved normal serum calcium levels post-operatively.
Impact:
- Surgical management of hyperparathyroidism is effective in normalizing calcium levels after kidney transplantation.
- Highlights the importance of monitoring and managing hyperparathyroidism in kidney transplant recipients.