Reassessing parathyroidectomy outcomes in kidney transplant recipients with hyperparathyroidism: A fragility-index focused review.
Matthew Joyner, Niranjna Swaminathan, Marisha Schwab et al.
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This systematic review assessed the outcomes of parathyroidectomy (PTX) timing in kidney transplant recipients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). It included 19 observational studies and one randomized control trial. Persistent hyperparathyroidism was linked to higher graft loss in 66.7% of studies, with hazard ratios between 1.94 and 2.42, but the evidence for optimal PTX timing was statistically fragile.
Key findings
- Persistent hyperparathyroidism was associated with higher graft loss in 66.7% of studies.
- Graft loss rates were 11.4 to 17.1% in patients with persistent hyperparathyroidism versus 0-8.5% in those without.
- Only 11.5% of statistically significant outcomes demonstrated high robustness (FI ≥ 8).
Why it matters
Understanding the relationship between hyperparathyroidism and graft outcomes is crucial for optimizing management strategies in kidney transplant recipients. The fragility of existing evidence underscores the need for careful interpretation and further research.