Early effects of parathyroidectomy on erythropoietin production in secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Background: Secondary hyperparathyroidism (2-HPT) has an adverse effect on renal anemia and may cause a hyporesponsiveness to recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) in patients with chronic renal failure. The early effects of parathyroidectomy (PTx) on renal anemia, erythropoietin production, and nutritional state were examined.

Methods: Twenty-nine patients under hemodialysis therapy received a PTx for 2-HPT.