The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for Definitive Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Importance

Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is a common clinical problem for which the only definitive management is surgery. Surgical management has evolved considerably during the last several decades.

Objective

To develop evidence-based guidelines to enhance the appropriate, safe, and effective practice of parathyroidectomy.

Evidence Review

A multidisciplinary panel used PubMed to review the medical literature...