Parathyroid adenoma thermal ablation
Percutaneous destruction of a parathyroid adenoma by RF or ethanol injection for primary hyperparathyroidism.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Primary hyperparathyroidism from single parathyroid adenoma in patients declining/unfit for surgery.
Procedure
Under local anesthesia and US guidance, RF ablation or ethanol injection into the adenoma. Duration: 20-40 minutes.
Risks
Recurrent nerve injury (voice change), transient hypoparathyroidism, cervical hematoma.
Recovery
Same-day discharge. Labs (calcium, PTH) at 24h, 1 and 3 months.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
2 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne