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Surgery versus observation in patients 65 years or older with primary hyperparathyroidism: randomized clinical trial
Von Bergenfelz AOJ, Thier M, Almquist M und 2 weiteren.
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Abstract
Background
A substantial portion of surgically treated patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) are older than 65 years. The indication for parathyroidectomy in older patients with pHPT and mild hypercalcaemia is unclear. Specifically, it is not known whether parathyroid surgery improves bone mineral density (BMD) in this age group.