Removal of parathyroid gland; Parathyroid gland removal
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia include the following:
Reactions to medications
Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include the following:
Bleeding
Infection
Additional risks for parathyroidectomy include the following:
Injury to the thyroid gland
Hypoparathyroidism (leading to dangerously low calcium levels)
Injury to the vocal cord nerves
Review Date: 11/10/2004
Reviewed By: Brendan T. Campbell, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Surgery, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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