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Sestamibi scanning is the preferred way in which to localize diseased parathyroid glands prior to an operation

Minimal Parathyroid Surgery

Also called: Minimally Invasive Radioguided Parathyroidectomy, or "MIRP" The technique of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy using intraoperative nuclear mapping (also called minimally invasive radioguided parathyroidectomy (MIRP)) was pioneered in

Scientific Publications Regarding Radioguided Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy

Physicians demand that new techniques/drugs/devices undergo scientific testing to prove their value. This keeps "junk" science from becoming common place and assures that patients are taken care of in the best possible manner. Once this testing has been completed,

Thyroid Nodules

Basic Facts about Thyroid Nodules

Preoperative Localization of Parathyroid Tumors

If you have parathyroid disease, chances are that just one of your parathyroid glands has gone bad. Parathyroid disease will be cured if the surgeon takes out that one bad gland! But, there are four parathyroids and they can be located all over the n

SPECT Scanning of Parathyroid Tumors

Hemant Chheda, M.D. SPECT (Single Proton Emission Computerized Tomography) scanning is a new technique whereby images can be obtained of diseased glands which have absorbed a radioactive marker. A number of experts believe that SPECT scanning for parathyroi

Parathyroid Anatomy

The key to these questions is to understand where parathyroids come from. When you understand this, you will understand why parathyroid anatomy is some of the most variable anatomy in the human body--and why it is VERY important to get a very experienced parathyroid surgeon to

Osteoporosis and Parathyroid Disease

This page is about osteoporosis associated with parathyroid disease. If you simply want to lean about osteoporosis, then click here to go to our Osteoporosis Center.

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Osteoporosis Facts & Tips

Clinical Trials for Parathyroid Gland Disorders

Sestamibi Scanning