Parathyroid Surgery is performed to treat the parathyroid gland related diseases that can be resolved by removing either part or whole parathyroid gland. In case of the Parathyroid Removal Surgery in Texas, operating only at one side of the neck leads to an 80% cure rate, the additional 10% patient might need second surgery within 10 years despite being cured.
Many factors influence the success rate of the surgery and experienced surgeon is the most important factor of them all. An experienced surgeon who is frequent in performing parathyroid surgeries results in better cure rates, hence you need to find the best surgeon for your Parathyroid treatment in Texas.
After Effects of Parathyroid Surgery
There are risks associated with all kinds of surgery but they can be avoided by choosing an experienced parathyroid surgeon. Parathyroid surgery is one of the least complicated surgeries:
Bleeding in the Neck
Bleeding in the neck is common after-effects of parathyroid surgery, but the blood loss during the Parathyroid removal surgery in Texas is minimum and the need for blood transfusion is extremely rare. However, the bleeding in the neck can be potentially life-threatening. There is a chance of difficulty in breathing as a blood pool, it can push windpipe or trachea. Patients need to watch out for any significant bleeding as the after-effects of parathyroid surgery may take place after the patient has reached home. In the case of the following sign patient need to immediately call an ambulance or ask for medical help:
- difficulty breathing high, squeaky voice
- swelling in the neck that continues to enlarge
- a feeling that something bad is happening
Hoarseness/Voice Change (recurrent laryngeal nerve injury)
The risk of damage to laryngeal nerves that control the vocal cord is quite high during the surgical process. they are located near the surgical area on either side of the trachea. Damage to laryngeal nerves results in a hoarse voice which can be permanent in rare cases. The temporary hoarseness may occur in case the nerve gets irritated during surgery or because of inflammation after the surgery. It can resolve either in a week or could take up to 6 months.
Hypocalcemia (Hypoparathyroidism)
Hypocalcemia is another after-effect of parathyroid surgery that occurs due to the removal of the parathyroid gland. Often patients are asked to go through a series of tests after the parathyroid removal surgery in Texas, the test is done to check the blood calcium levels of a patient. In case the calcium levels are low the patient is provided calcium supplements. The common symptoms of hypocalcemia are:
- numbness
- tingling
- muscle cramps
Seromas
Seromas are known as the collection of fluid under the skin due to which the patient may feel fullness or swelling at the incision site. In minor cases, the seromas disappear within a few weeks. However, large seromas need to be drained by a surgeon.
Infection
Antibiotics may be given after the Parathyroid removal surgery in Texas to avoid the chance of any post-operative infection. In case of infection, the fluid needs to be drained and antibiotics dosage becomes necessary. However, the occurrence of infection is very rare in the case of parathyroid surgery, as the neck is a clean area.