Tag Geoffrey L. Liu

Hyperparathyroidism

Risk Incidence in USA: 100,000 pts/y; increases with age Male:female ratio: 1:2; 0.8% in pregnancy Prevalence: 0.7% in general population; up to 3% in postmenopausal women Due to malignancy, vitamin D deficiency, sarcoidosis Perioperative Risks Hypovolemia and electrolyte disturbances Increased…