Methods of medical visualization and thermal ablation as a new approach to treatment of hyperparathyroidism

Abstract

The pathologies of parathyroid glands are widespread among endocrine system diseases, excluding diabetes and thyroid pathology. There are only two methods that are used to treat hyperparathyroidisms, such as surgery and conservative therapy. However, transracial thermal destruction methods (ablation) have recently appeared in clinical practice. The methods have good precision and connect with physical phenomena, such as interaction laser, radiofrequency, microwave, and HIFU irradiation with bio substance. The review is dedicated to critically analyze the modern methods for local thermal destruction of the hyper-functioning parathyroid glands. The review includes data from randomized clinical trials from 2012 to 2021. The studies were from Google Scholar and Pubmed with a total number of 1,938 patients (laser ablation ― 216 patients, radiofrequency ablation ― 225, microwave ablation ― 1467, high-density ultrasound ablation ― 30 patients). Recommendations methods of thermal destruction application were obtained during the review. Furthermore, we have designed some algorithms for hyperparathyroidism treatment. Moreover, thermal destruction methods were observed. There are four modern methods of thermal destruction which have been analyzed like alternatives to surgery. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages, its profile of safety and effectiveness. After processing information from a proven database, the most popular among specialists is methods of microwave ablation. However, laser ablation is more effective than other ways.

Keywords

• hyperparathyroidism
• thermal destruction
• ablation of parathyroid glands
• laser ablation
• radiofrequency ablation
• microwave ablation
• hifu ablation