Minimally invasive procedure for resection of a parathyroid adenoma: The role of preoperative high-resolution ultrasonography

Abstract

US performed by a skilled operator is a reliable tool for adenoma localization prior to minimally invasive parathyroidectomy. If the US findings are inconclusive, a Tc-sestamibi scan should be used. If there is a high clinical suspicion of adenoma in the presence of negative imaging studies, bilateral neck exploration should be performed.