1996
Mechanism of technetium 99m sestamibi parathyroid imaging and the possible role of p-glycoprotein
Mitchell B, Cornelius E, Zoghbi S, Murren J, Ghoussoub R, Flynn S, Kinder B. Mechanism of technetium 99m sestamibi parathyroid imaging and the possible role of p-glycoprotein. Surgery 1996, 120: 1039-1045. PMID: 8957492, DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6060(96)80052-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbnormal parathyroid tissueParathyroid tissueP-glycoproteinGlycoprotein expressionMechanism of technetiumTreatment of recurrentAbnormal parathyroidParathyroid visualizationPersistent hyperparathyroidismParathyroid explorationConsecutive patientsParathyroid glandsHistologic examinationSestamibi uptakeThyroid glandSestamibiTechnetium sestamibiNormal thyroidMonoclonal antibodiesImmunohistochemistryTouch preparationsTissue originTissuePossible roleRapid confirmation
1995
localization Studies in Patients with Hyperparathyroidism
Mitchell B, Kinder B, Merrell R. localization Studies in Patients with Hyperparathyroidism. Surgical Clinics Of North America 1995, 75: 483-498. PMID: 7747254, DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)46635-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple gland diseasePrevious neck surgeryCervical explorationSuspicious glandsParathyroid explorationPersistent diseasePreoperative localizationMinimal morbiditySestamibi SPECTHigh success rateNeck surgeryInvasive proceduresGland diseaseParathyroid anatomySurgical handsPatientsSkilled surgical handsSuccess rateHyperparathyroidismComplementary testsDiseaseGlandLimited sensitivityLocalization studiesMorbidity