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Table 4 Information on parathyroid gland relocation procedure

From: Subtotal Parathyroidectomy and Relocation of the Parathyroid Remnant for Renal Hyperparathyroidism: modification of a traditional operation

Operative Information

Mean operative time

92.4±21.4 min

Parathyroid gland relocation

Right upper

4

Right lower

9

Left upper

2

Left lower

5

Both upper

1

Both lower

9

Additional manoeuvres

Strap perforations

4 (3 for the upper glands)

Sandwich between strap/SCM

2 (both for the upper glands)

Thyroid gland removal

2 for access

1 due to dominant nodule

  1. SCM Sternocleidomastoid muscle