The impact of age on quality of life and frailty outcomes after parathyroidectomy in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.

T S PapavramidisPanagiotis AnagnostisI PliakosG TzikosA ChortiK KotsaA Michalopoulos

Published in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2021)

PTx leads to an improvement in QoL both in older (> 65 years) and younger (≤ 65 years) patients with PHPT, attributed to a differential effect on PAS-Q items. Frailty improves only in the older group.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
middle aged