Does health-related quality of life in hyperparathyroidism measurably improve after parathyroidectomy?
Parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism is associated with significant improvement in patient quality of life. These subjective symptoms represent a valid indication for parathyroidectomy.
Serology was a poor ulcer test despite an excellent performance for detecting H. pylori. A strategy combining serology and an age threshold with a history of NSAID use to reduce endoscopy workloads may not always be appropriate.