Undertreatment of primary hyperparathyroidism in a privately insured US population: Decreasing utilization of parathyroidectomy despite expanding surgical guidelines.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.04.066
Abstract: BACKGROUND Primary hyperparathyroidism is associated with substantial morbidity, including osteoporosis, nephrolithiasis, and chronic kidney disease. Parathyroidectomy can prevent these sequelae but is poorly utilized in many practice settings. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study… read more here.
Keywords: hyperparathyroidism; primary hyperparathyroidism; age; privately insured ... See more keywords