Use of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy for Recurrent Secondary Hyperparathyroidism after Subtotal Parathyroidectomy

We evaluated the efficacy of percutaneous ethanol injection therapy (PEIT) as a therapeutic option for recurrence of secondary hyperparathyroidism after subtotal parathyroidectomy in ESRD patients. Six patients underwent PEIT. A mean of 1.3 ± 0.8 ethanol injections was performed. Nodular volume was...

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Main Authors: Walter G. Douthat, Gabriela Cardozo, Gabriela Garay, Santiago Orozco, Carlos Chiurchiu, Jorge de la Fuente, Javier de Arteaga, Pablo U. Massari
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Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/246734
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Santiago Orozco
Carlos Chiurchiu
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Javier de Arteaga
Pablo U. Massari
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description We evaluated the efficacy of percutaneous ethanol injection therapy (PEIT) as a therapeutic option for recurrence of secondary hyperparathyroidism after subtotal parathyroidectomy in ESRD patients. Six patients underwent PEIT. A mean of 1.3 ± 0.8 ethanol injections was performed. Nodular volume was 1.5 ± 1.7 cm3, and 2.8 ± 2.8 cm3 of ethanol was injected per patient. After ethanol injection PTH decreased significantly (1897 ± 754 to 549 ± 863 pg/mL (P<.01)). There was also a reduction in serum calcium, phosphorus and calcium-phosphorus product. A positive and significant correlation was found between nodular volume with ethanol injected and time from parathyroidectomy. Only one patient required hospitalization due to severe hypocalcaemia. In other two cases, local discomfort and temporary mild dysphonia were registered. PEIT is an effective treatment to control recurrences of secondary hyperparathyroidism postsubtotal parathyroidectomy.
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spelling doaj-art-aa8dc6595d3e49c1b0eefbb7deb7888c2025-02-03T01:30:33ZengWileyInternational Journal of Nephrology2090-214X2090-21582011-01-01201110.4061/2011/246734246734Use of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy for Recurrent Secondary Hyperparathyroidism after Subtotal ParathyroidectomyWalter G. Douthat0Gabriela Cardozo1Gabriela Garay2Santiago Orozco3Carlos Chiurchiu4Jorge de la Fuente5Javier de Arteaga6Pablo U. Massari7Bone and Mineral Metabolism Section, Renal Service, Hospital Privado-Centro Médico de Córdoba, Postgraduate School of Nephrology, Catholic University of Córdoba, Naciones Unidas 346, 5016 Córdoba, ArgentinaBone and Mineral Metabolism Section, Renal Service, Hospital Privado-Centro Médico de Córdoba, Postgraduate School of Nephrology, Catholic University of Córdoba, Naciones Unidas 346, 5016 Córdoba, ArgentinaClinical Chemistry Laboratory, Hospital Privado-Centro Médico de Córdoba, 5016 Córdoba, ArgentinaDepartment of Radiology, Hospital Privado-Centro Médico de Córdoba, 5016 Córdoba, ArgentinaBone and Mineral Metabolism Section, Renal Service, Hospital Privado-Centro Médico de Córdoba, Postgraduate School of Nephrology, Catholic University of Córdoba, Naciones Unidas 346, 5016 Córdoba, ArgentinaBone and Mineral Metabolism Section, Renal Service, Hospital Privado-Centro Médico de Córdoba, Postgraduate School of Nephrology, Catholic University of Córdoba, Naciones Unidas 346, 5016 Córdoba, ArgentinaBone and Mineral Metabolism Section, Renal Service, Hospital Privado-Centro Médico de Córdoba, Postgraduate School of Nephrology, Catholic University of Córdoba, Naciones Unidas 346, 5016 Córdoba, ArgentinaBone and Mineral Metabolism Section, Renal Service, Hospital Privado-Centro Médico de Córdoba, Postgraduate School of Nephrology, Catholic University of Córdoba, Naciones Unidas 346, 5016 Córdoba, ArgentinaWe evaluated the efficacy of percutaneous ethanol injection therapy (PEIT) as a therapeutic option for recurrence of secondary hyperparathyroidism after subtotal parathyroidectomy in ESRD patients. Six patients underwent PEIT. A mean of 1.3 ± 0.8 ethanol injections was performed. Nodular volume was 1.5 ± 1.7 cm3, and 2.8 ± 2.8 cm3 of ethanol was injected per patient. After ethanol injection PTH decreased significantly (1897 ± 754 to 549 ± 863 pg/mL (P<.01)). There was also a reduction in serum calcium, phosphorus and calcium-phosphorus product. A positive and significant correlation was found between nodular volume with ethanol injected and time from parathyroidectomy. Only one patient required hospitalization due to severe hypocalcaemia. In other two cases, local discomfort and temporary mild dysphonia were registered. PEIT is an effective treatment to control recurrences of secondary hyperparathyroidism postsubtotal parathyroidectomy.http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/246734
spellingShingle Walter G. Douthat
Gabriela Cardozo
Gabriela Garay
Santiago Orozco
Carlos Chiurchiu
Jorge de la Fuente
Javier de Arteaga
Pablo U. Massari
Use of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy for Recurrent Secondary Hyperparathyroidism after Subtotal Parathyroidectomy
International Journal of Nephrology
title Use of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy for Recurrent Secondary Hyperparathyroidism after Subtotal Parathyroidectomy
title_full Use of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy for Recurrent Secondary Hyperparathyroidism after Subtotal Parathyroidectomy
title_fullStr Use of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy for Recurrent Secondary Hyperparathyroidism after Subtotal Parathyroidectomy
title_full_unstemmed Use of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy for Recurrent Secondary Hyperparathyroidism after Subtotal Parathyroidectomy
title_short Use of Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy for Recurrent Secondary Hyperparathyroidism after Subtotal Parathyroidectomy
title_sort use of percutaneous ethanol injection therapy for recurrent secondary hyperparathyroidism after subtotal parathyroidectomy
url http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/246734
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