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Table 2 Localizations according to preoperative imaging and intraoperative findings

From: Impact of intraoperative intact PTH monitoring on reoperation rates and surgical success in primary hyperparathyroidism

Localization

Intraoperative

USG

SPECT

TC-99 m sestamibi

n

%

n

%

n

%

n

%

Right superior

6

3.0

4

2.0

0

0

2

1.0

Right inferior

71

35.0

61

30.0

24

11.8

41

20.0

Left superior

14

6.9

11

5.4

4

2.0

6

3.0

Left inferior

77

37.9

67

33.0

27

13.3

43

21.2

Two localizations on the same sides

5

2.5

4

2.0

1

0.5

4

2.0

Two localizations on different sides

8

3.9

1

0.5

0

0

3

1.5

Ectopic

22

10.8

12

5.9

15

7.4

14

6.9

No examination

-

-

23

11.3

116

57.1

73

36.0

Normal

0

0

20

9.9

16

7.9

17

8.4

Total

203

100

203

100

203

100

203

100

  1. n. number, USG: ultrasonography, SPECT: single photon emission computed tomography, TC-99: technetium 99