Abstract
Osteodystrophy is a common and sometimes debilitating complication of renal failure. Hyperparathyroidism plays a crucial role in the development of this condition. Significant morbidity is also incurred by the effects of calcium deposition in other tissues. We report a series of 27 patients undergoing parathyroidectomy between May 1988 and November 1989. All had biochemical, radiological and clinical evidence of hyperparathyroidism. Surgery was well tolerated leading to an improved quality of life and avoidance of the need for aluminium containing phosphate binders.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aluminum Hydroxide / administration & dosage
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Aluminum Hydroxide / therapeutic use
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Calcitriol / administration & dosage
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Calcitriol / therapeutic use
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Calcium Carbonate / administration & dosage
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Calcium Carbonate / therapeutic use
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Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / blood
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Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / diagnostic imaging
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Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / therapy*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hospitals, University
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Parathyroidectomy / psychology
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Parathyroidectomy / standards*
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Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Quality of Life
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Radiography
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Scotland / epidemiology
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Aluminum Hydroxide
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Calcitriol
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Calcium Carbonate