Open AccessPrimary Hyperparathyroidism, Cognition, and Health-Related Quality of Life
Author(s) -
Laura H. Coker,
Kashemi D. Rorie,
Larry K. Cantley,
Kimberly Kirkland,
David A. Stump,
Nicole Burbank,
Terry Tembreull,
Jeff D. Williamson,
Nancy D. Perrier
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/01.sla.0000186337.83407.ec
Subject(s) - parathyroidectomy , medicine , primary hyperparathyroidism , quality of life (healthcare) , hyperparathyroidism , cognition , parathyroid hormone , neuropsychology , physical therapy , pediatrics , psychiatry , nursing , calcium
To provide a rigorous and critical review of studies in which formal neuropsychological (NP) testing and measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQL) were conducted pre- and post-parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). These data contribute to the discussion on the utility of surgical intervention for nonclassic PHPT.