Clinical Trial: Surgical Approach for Primary Hyperparathyroidism in the Elderly

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Surgical Approach for Primary Hyperparathyroidism in the Elderly - a Prospective Study

Brief Summary:

Following a personal observation and a retrospective analysis of the data, the investigators hypothesise that there is increased frequency of multiple gland disease in primary hyperparathyroidism in the elderly.

This study will include patients over the age of 65, diagnosed with primary hyperaprathyroidism, referred for surgery and suspected to have a single adenoma according to preoperative imaging. Surgery will begin with a focal parathyroid exploration as suspected followed by an exploration of the other gland at the same time. Data will be analysed to determine the frequency of multigland disease in this population.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Rambam Health Care Campus

Current Primary Outcome: Frequency of multigland disease in hyperparathyroidism in the elderly. [ Time Frame: two years ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Rambam Health Care Campus

Dates:
Date Received: December 1, 2011
Date Started: December 2011
Date Completion: June 2016
Last Updated: August 6, 2014
Last Verified: August 2014