Publications by authors named "Suzan I Hashem"
World J Surg
January 2006
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of cervical exploration for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT), comparing asymptomatic and symptomatic cases.
- It involved a review of 139 patients over a decade, analyzing factors such as symptoms, calcium and parathormone (PTH) levels, and surgical outcomes.
- Results indicated a high success rate for the surgery (98% immediate, 95.4% long-term), with lower PTH levels and adenoma weight in asymptomatic patients, highlighting that the procedure is safe and effective for both groups.
