Tc-99m sestamibi accuracy in detecting parathyroid tissue is increased when combined with preoperative laboratory values: a retrospective study in 453 Greek patients with chronic renal failure who underwent parathyroidectomy.
Τίτλος | Tc-99m sestamibi accuracy in detecting parathyroid tissue is increased when combined with preoperative laboratory values: a retrospective study in 453 Greek patients with chronic renal failure who underwent parathyroidectomy. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Papanikolaou, V., Vrochides D., Imvrios G., Papagiannis A., Gakis D., Ouzounidis N., Giakoustidis D., Fouzas I., Antoniadis N., Ntinas A., Arsos G., Kardasis D., & Takoudas D. |
Journal | Transplant Proc |
Volume | 40 |
Issue | 9 |
Pagination | 3163-5 |
Date Published | 2008 Nov |
ISSN | 0041-1345 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Humans, Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary, Kidney Failure, Chronic, Male, Middle Aged, Parathyroid Glands, Parathyroidectomy, Preoperative Care, Radionuclide Imaging, Radiopharmaceuticals, Retrospective Studies, Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi, Young Adult |
Abstract | PURPOSE: Technetium(99m) sestamibi (MIBI) has poor sensitivity and specificity when applied to patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism. We investigated whether the combination of MIBI with preoperative parameters increased its accuracy. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.08.059 |
Alternate Journal | Transplant Proc |
PubMed ID | 19010222 |