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What is the major risk in undergoing a parathyroidectomy?
The major risk of parathyroidectomy is injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (a nerve that lies very near the parathyroid glands and serves the larynx or voice box).
What is a parathyroidectomy?
Parathyroidectomy is the removal of one or more parathyroid glands.
At what age does the incidence of parathyroidectomy increase?
The incidence of parathyroidectomy rises after age 40.
What general questions should a candidate for a parathyroidectomy ask his surgeon?
Is there an alternative to surgery?What is the risk of complication?How will the body's function change after the surgery?
3 risk factors associated with infectious diseases?
Risk of CHIKV infection exists throughout the day, as the primary vector, Ae. aegypti, ... conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease, are likely risk factors for poor outcomes.
When is a parathyroidectomy needed?
Parathyroidectomy is usually done to treat hyperparathyroidism (abnormal over-functioning of the parathyroid glands).
What aftercare is recommended following a parathyroidectomy?
The incision should be watched for signs of infection. In general, no special wound care is required.
What condition does a parathyroidectomy treat?
Parathyroidectomy is usually performed to treat hyperparathyroidism (abnormal over-functioning of the parathyroid glands).
What has caused the increase in the number of parathyroidectomy procedures?
The number of parathyroidectomy procedures has risen due to routine measurement of calcium in the blood.
When is a parathyroidectomy necessary?
Parathyroidectomy should only be done when other non-operative methods have failed to control the patient's hyperparathyroidism.
When should a patient who suffers from hyperparathyroidism be considered for a parathyroidectomy?
Parathyroidectomy should only be performed when other non-operative methods have failed to control a person's hyperparathyroidism. To clarify, hyperparathyroidism is corrected ONLY by a parathyroidectomy. High calcium is a result, but not the only result of hyperparathyroidsim, so a parathyroidectomy should be performed only when all other possibilities of high calcium have been ruled out.
What is the purpose of wound flushing?
Wound flushing is used to help flush debris from a wound, lessening the risk of infection or treating an infection that already exists. If the wound is flushed with an antiseptic, it is more likely to heal correctly; flushing the wound can help prevent.
