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Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Introduction Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a consequence of the decreased concentration of ionized calcium in the blood, which may have many causes. SHPT is characterized by increased compensatory parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion due to the malabsorption of intestinal calcium mainly…