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Robert A. Preisman, MD; John H. Mehnert, MD

AMA Arch Surg. 1971;103(1):12-13.

Abstract
Prior to the installation of an automated chemical analysis system, one case of hyperparathyroidism was encountered each three to five years. In the first 24 months after the installation of this unit, and with approximately the same patient volume, 16 cases of primary hyperparathyroidism have been clinically diagnosed. Thirteen of these persons have undergone surgical exploration, with pathologic confirmation of the diagnosis in each instance.

Author Affiliations
San Diego, Calif

From Rees-Stealy Medical Clinic, and Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, San Diego, Calif.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Feb 12, 1971.

Read before the annual meeting of the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Palm Springs, Calif, Jan 17, 1971.

Reprint requests to Rees-Stealy Medical Clinic, 2001 Fourth Ave, San Diego, Calif 92101 (Dr. Mehnert).

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