Peter M. Mowschenson, MD

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Incision 4 Months

November 9, 2014 By Peter M. Mowschenson, MD

Incision 4 Months

This is an untouched photo of one of my patients at four months. I have many other photos with similar results. This early scar will continue to fade for two years.

 

Incision at 4 Months

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Incision

November 9, 2014 By Peter M. Mowschenson, MD

Incision

There is much written about tiny incisions and minimally invasive surgery for hyperparathyroidism. The important issue is to have successful surgery. The final cosmetic result is excellent and within a year or two the incision is barely noticeable. I tailor the incision to the situation.

incision

 

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PARATHYROID SURGERY RESOURCES

  • Incision 4 Months

    This is an untouched photo of one of my patients at four months. I have many other photos with similar results. This early scar will continue to fade for two years.   < Back to Parathyroid Surgery
  • 4D CT Imaging

    This is the latest test available and it can be extremely helpful when the Sestamibi scan and ultrasound do not show the enlarged parathyroid (s) < Back to Parathyroid Surgery
  • Preop Imaging

    If performed by an experienced ultrasonographer this test can be very helpful in locating the enlarged parathyroid (s). < Back to Parathyroid Surgery
  • Localization Studies

    There are different approaches to parathyroid surgery. I use the approach used by the vast majority of endocrine surgeons in the US. Localization helps a minimally invasive focused operation to be performed along with intraoperative PTH testing. < Back to Parathyroid Surgery
  • Symptom Improvement Rate

    Patients often ask how soon they can expect to feel better These are rough guidelines. Within one week: Fatigue Bone and Joint pain  Delayed: Muscle aches Sleep problems Heartburn < Back to Parathyroid Surgery

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THYROID SURGERY RESOURCES

  • Afirma or Veracyt or Gene Array Assay

    There is now a new test we are using in addition to the regular needle biopsy called the Afirma or Veracyt or Gene array assay. It has been introduced to help further in the identification of nodules for malignancy when the FNA result is indeterminate or atypical. Basically if the …
  • Information about Radioactive Iodine

    In case you need to have this: http://www.thyroid.org/radioactive-iodine/
  • General Information About Thyroid Nodules and Testing

    I am a member of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and this link will take you to their site which is very helpful and accurate and answers many questions. http://endocrinediseases.org/thyroid/faq.shtml   < Back to Thyroid Surgery

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