Objective To investigate the clinical value on application of endoscopic parathyroiddectomy by gasless unilateral axillary approach, and perioperation management of patients. Methods Twenty-four patients with primary hyperparathyroidism were enrolled and were divided into open group (14 patients underwent open parathyroid surgery) and lumpectomy group (10 patients underwent endoscopic thyroidectomy by gasless unilateral axillary approach) according to the surgical method. All patients received the “5A” model management. The indexes related with perioperative conditions, postoperative incisional pain, and anterior cervical function were compared between the two groups. Results In the open group, 1 patient suffered from transient hoarseness after operation, 5 patients suffered from hypocalcemia on the first day after operation, and 6 patients suffered from temporary hypoparathyroidism. In the lumpectomy group, hypocalcemia occurred in 3 cases and temporary hypoparathyroidism occurred in 3 cases. There were no incision hematoma and infection cases occurred. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the incidence of hypocalcemia and the incidence of temporary hypoparathyroidism after operation (P>0.05). There was no case of incisional hematoma and infection, incisional pain, coughing and sputum excretion or painful swallowing with pain ≥3 in either group. The swallowing disorder index on postoperative day 3 and at 6 months, the scar assessment score and cosmetic satisfaction score at 6 months were higher in the open group than those in the lumpectomy group (P<0.05). Conclusion Patients underwent parathyroidectomy by gasless unilateral axillary approach have the advantages of good cosmetic results and preservation of the function of the anterior cervical region while safely removing the lesion.
Objective To culture primary parathyroid cells by mean of simulated microgravity, observe their basic morphological characteristics, study survival rate and secretory function of parathyroid cells, and explore more excellent culture mean of parathyroid cells. Methods There were 37 male Wistar rats, the body weight was 150–200 g. The rat was intraperitoneally injected with 1% pentobarbital sodium (50 mg/kg). The parathyroid glands were surgically excised and identified pathologically. The parathyroid gland cells were got and digested them with collagenase Ⅱ, which were divided into three groups: conventional culture group (simple parathyroid cells were cultured), polyglycolic acid (PGA) scaffold culture group (the parathyroid cells were cultured on the PGA scaffold), and simulated microgravity culture group (the parathyroid cells and PGA scaffolds were cultured in simulated microgravity environment). The parathyroid cells were cultured for 1, 3, 5 or 7 days in different culture conditions, then the parathyroid hormone (PTH) was measured, morphological characteristics of the parathyroid cell was observed under phase contrast microscope, survival rate of the parathyroid cells was calculated by acridine orange/propidium iodide staining. Results The parathyroid cell morphologies of most cells were well and center of part of cell mass was necrosis on day 7 in the conventional culture group. The most parathyroid cells were spreading toward the poles along the PGA cell scaffold in the longitudinal direction and the adjacent stents were connected by extracellular matrix on day 7 in the PGA scaffold culture group. The parathyroid cells cultured under the simulated microgravity were got round and formed clusters on day 7 in the simulated microgravity culture group. Compared with the other two groups on day 7, the PTH and the survival rate of the parathyroid cells were significantly higher in the simulated microgravity culture group (P<0.05). Conclusions Parathyroid cells cultured in simulated microgravity environment could maintain better morphology, survival rate is higher, and secretory function is better. Therefore, parathyroid cells cultured in simulated microgravity could be used as good donor cell for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. PGA scaffold could be used as a good carrier for culture of parathyroid cell.
目的探讨非功能性甲状旁腺囊肿的临床特点，总结其诊治经验。 方法回顾性分析6例非功能性甲状旁腺囊肿临床资料，结合该病的临床症状、辅助检查、随诊情况，讨论其诊断、治疗与预后。 结果6例患者均行手术治疗，术后病理确诊为非功能性甲状旁腺囊肿，术后均获得随访，随访时间6个月～5年，平均42个月，无复发。 结论非功能性甲状旁腺囊肿术前诊断困难，确诊依靠病理检查，手术切除为主要治疗手段。
Objective To analysis causes of reoperation for primary hyperparathyroidism and its clinical characteristics. Method The clinical data of the patients with primary hyperparathyroidism who had undergone reoperation from January 1993 to May 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Results A total of 11 patients underwent reoperation were collected in the 226 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Of the 11 cases, 8 cases underwent twice operations, 2 cases underwent thrice operations, 1 case underwent quintic operation. After the initial operation, 3 cases were persistent diseases and 7 cases were recurrent diseases, 1 patient was not defined as the persistent or recurrent disease. The main clinical manifestations before the reoperation were fatigue, pain in joints, bones, or muscle. The reasons for reoperation included 3 cases of ectopic parathyroid lesions, 3 cases of recurrent parathyroid carcinomas, 1 case of enlarged operation extent for parathyroid carcinoma, 2 cases of regrowth of double parathyroid aedomas, 1 case of missing adenoma, 1 case of parathyroid hyperplasia. Among the location examinations, the 99Tcm-MIBI was most sensitivity (8/9). Eight cases were received reoperation on the original incision, and the remaining 3 ectopic parathyroid lesions on the new incision. After the reoperation, 2 patients were lost of follow-up, 1 patient died, and the remaining 8 patients had no recurrences during follow-up period. Conclusion A comprehensive approach with multiple imageology examinations which attribute to accurate location of lesions, experienced surgeons and well knowledge of parathyroid anatomy and embryology help to descend reoperation ratio and improve success rate of reoperation.
ObjectiveTo summarize the variation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) after thyroidectomy and the influence factors of postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia (PHC). MethodsClinical data of 95 patients who underwent thyroidectomy in Affiliated Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from Jan. 2015 to Dec. 2015 were analyzed retrospectively. ResultsOf the 95 patients, there were 27 patient (28.42%) suffered from PHC (PHC group), and levels of serum calcium in the other 68 patients (71.58%) were normal (normal group). There was no significant difference in levels of serum calcium and PTH between the PHC group and normal group before operation (P > 0.05), but levels of serum calcium and PTH in PHC group were both lower than corresponding index of normal group after operation (P < 0.05). The levels of serum calcium and PTH both decreased in PHC group after operation (P < 0.05), and only PTH level decreased in normal group after operation (P < 0.05). PHC was related with type of operation, who underwent two-side operation had higher risk of PHC (P < 0.05), but there was no significant relationship between PHC and gender or age (P > 0.05). ConclusionsPTH is an important factor for PHC. In addition, it is easier to occur PHC when the operative range become bigger.
Hypothyroidism is one of the focuses of attention in the field of thyroid surgery, but postoperative hypoparathyroidism has always been an unavoidable complication for surgeons. Currently, there is still controversy over the definition and classification of postoperative hypoparathyroidism, and there are significant differences in the definition and incidence of permanent hypoparathyroidism among different studies. The author provides preliminary suggestions and ideas for the diagnosis and definition of hypoparathyroidism based on relevant guidelines, literature, and clinical experience, in order to provide more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans for postoperative hypoparathyroidism.
ObjectiveTo summarize the latest progress of parathyroid gland identification in thyroid surgery, and to provide some reference for improving the clinical efficacy.MethodThe literatures about the identification of parathyroid gland in thyroid surgery in recent years were collected to make an review.ResultsThere were many methods for identifying parathyroid gland in thyroid surgery, such as naked eye identification method, intraoperative frozen section, intraoperative staining identification method, intraoperative optical identification method, intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay, γ-detector, and histological identification, each method had its own advantages and disadvantages.ConclusionThe identification of parathyroid gland does not only depend on a certain method, but also require surgeons to enhance their ability to distinguish parathyroid gland.
ObjectiveTo explore therapeutic efficacy of parathyroidectomy (PTX) in treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in patients with end-stage renal disease.MethodsThe clinical data of 50 patients who underwent PTX for uremic SHPT from January 2016 to March 2018 were collected retrospectively. The changes of serum calcium, phosphorus, and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) before the surgery and 1 d, 7 d, 1 month, 3 months and 12 months after the surgery were analyzed. In addition, the improvement of clinical symptoms together with the postoperative recurrence and complications were observed.ResultsTen patients underwent the subtotal PTX (SPTX), 5 cases underwent the total PTX (TPTX), and 35 cases underwent the TPTX with autotransplantation (TPTX+AT). The PTXs were performed successfully in 47/50 (94.0%) patients. After the PTX, the bone pain and skin itching were alleviated, 3 cases had the temporary injury of recurrent laryngeal nerve and the hypoparathyroidism was found in 1 case. The levels of postoperative serum iPTH, calcemia, and phosphorus were lower than those at the preoperative level, the differences were statistically significant (P<0.050). The postoperative hypocalcemia was frequently seen in 38/50 (76.0%) patients, and it was effectively controlled by the intravenous calcium. After the follow-up for 3 months, the SHPT recurred in 5 cases (10.0%), of whom 3 cases underwent the TPTX+AT. The relapse rate in 12 months after the operation was 9.1% (2/22). There were no statistical differences among the three PTXs methods in the operation successful rate (χ2=3.351, P=0.211) and relapse rates in 3 months (χ2=1.321, P=0.753) and 12 months (χ2=1.794, P=0.411) after the operation.ConclusionsIn China, TPTX+AT is more common than SPTX and TPTX in clinical application. Operations of SPTX, TPTX, and TPTX+AT are safe and effective therapeutic methods for uremic SHPT, which can significantly improve biochemical indicators and quality of life of patients.
ObjectiveTo explore the safety-related factors for total thyroidectomy in differentiated thyroid carcinoma. MethodsThe clinical data of 72 patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma treated by total thyroidectomy from January 2002 to January 2010 were retrospectively analyzed, the laryngeal recurrent nerve injury and hypoparathyroidism were observed. ResultsThe incidences of hypoparathyroidism and laryngeal recurrent nerve injury were 15.28% （11/72) and 4.17%（3/72）, respectively. The hypoparathyroidism was significantly related to the thyroid reoperation, the lymph nodes metastases of central compartment, or the extraglandular invasion of the primary tumor (Plt;0.05), but not to the dissection of neck lymph nodes (Pgt;0.05). The laryngeal recurrent nerve injury was not relative to those factors (Pgt;0.05). ConclusionThe safetyrelated factors of total thyroidectomy in differentiated thyroid carcinoma include thyroid reoperation, the lymph node metastasis of central compartment, and the extraglandular invasion of the primary tumor.
ObjectiveTo explore the selection and application value of preoperative stereotactic localization in the surgical treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism.MethodsThe preoperative ultrasound, CT, and methoxyisobutylisonitrile (MIBI) scan data of 54 patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism confirmed by pathological examination in the Department of General Surgery of the 900th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Team from September 2016 to January 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, to explore the localization accuracy of the three methods alone or in combination.ResultsIn this study, a total of 207 parathyroids were detected, 1 was misdiagnosed (ectopic thymus),9 were missed, and 216 parathyroids were removed. The preoperative localization accuracy of CT, ultrasound, and MIBI was the highest (95.39%, 207/217), followed by ultrasound and MIBI (93.55%, 203/217) and CT+MIBI (89.40%, 194/217), compared with other single or two methods, the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). The accuracy of CT combined with ultrasound localization (82.49%, 179/217) was slightly higher than that of MIBI scan alone (78.80%, 171/217), but the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.060). Although the location accuracy of MIBI scan was slightly higher than that of ultrasound localization (77.88%, 169/217), the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.084).ConclusionIn order to maximize the accuracy of preoperative stereotactic localization of secondary hyperparathyroidism, ultrasound, CT, and MIBI should be combined.