Open parathyroidectomy is currently being replaced with less invasive and more targeted techniques; however,the amount of parathyroid tissue that should be removed remains controversial and relates to whether single or multiple glands are involved.A portion of a gland must remain to:
A) prevent hypocalcemia and its complications.
B) serve as a marker for later surgery should the gland fail to produce PTH.
C) regenerate into normal parathyroid tissue.
D) maintain the patient in a state of hypercalcemia to compensate for the lost glands.

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In the classic open approach,with the thyroid gland visible,bilateral neck exploration of the "normal" locations of the four parathyroid glands is conducted.A portion of a gland must remain to prevent hypocalcemia and its complications.The amount of remaining parathyroid tissue can then be adjusted to regulate PTH to the desired level.

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