Unusual recurrent renal secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by hyperplastic autograft with supernumerary parathyroid adenoma: A case report.

RATIONALE: Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is often complicated with chronic renal failure. Though the total parathyroidectomy (TPTX) with forearm autotransplantation (FAT) has been commonly used to treatment refractory renal SHPT, the recurrence of SHPT is not infrequent, resulting from hyperplastic autograft, remnant parathyroid tissues, and supernumerary parathyroid gland (SPG). PATIENT CONCERNS: A 67-year-old man undergoing TPTX+FAT 4 years previously for renal SHPT, who received regular hemodialysis with active vitamin D supplements of Rocaltrol treatment postoperatively, was admitted to our hospital with progressively elevated serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) from 176 to 1266 pg/mL for 8 months and bilateral ankle joints pain for 1 month. Tc-sestamibi dual-phase imaging with single positron emission tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT) revealed a nodule in suprasternal fossa, besides a nodule in autografted site, accompanied with intense radioactivity. DIAGNOSIS: Recurrent SHPT was easily diagnosed based on previous medical history, painful joints, increased serum iPTH level and positive findings of Tc-sestamibi imaging. Routine postoperative pathology showed that the nodules were consistent with an adenomatoid hyperplasic autograft and a supernumerary parathyroid adenoma in suprasternal fossa, respectively. INTERVENTIONS: Reoperation for removing nodules in suprasternal fossa and autografted site was performed 1 month later. Then regular hemodialysis 3 times a week with Rocaltrol was continued. OUTCOMES: During 12 months of follow-up, the joints pain improved obviously and the serum iPTH level ranged from 30.1 to 442 pg/mL. LESSONS: Although rare, recurrent renal SHPT may be caused by a coexistence of both hyperfunctional autograft and SPG after TPTX+FAT. The Tc-sestamibi parathyroid imaging with SPECT/CT is helpful to locate the culprits of recurrent renal SHPT before reoperation. To prevent recurrence of renal SHPT, the present initial surgical procedures should be further optimized in patient on permanent hemodialysis.

New bone formation around implants inserted on autologous and xenografts irradiated or not with IR laser light: a histomorphometric study in rabbits.

Use of biomaterials and light on bone grafts has been widely reported. This work assessed the influence of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on bone volume (BV) and bone implant contact (BIC) interface around implants inserted in blocks of bovine or autologous bone grafts (autografts), irradiated or not, in rabbit femurs. Twenty-four adult rabbits were divided in 8 groups: AG: autograft; XG: xenograft; AG/L: autograft + laser; XG/L: xenograft + laser; AG/I: autograft + titanium (Ti) implant; XG/I: xenograft + Ti implant; AG/I/L: autograft + Ti implant + laser; and XG/I/L: xenograft + Ti implant + laser. The animals received the Ti implant after incorporation of the grafts. The laser parameters in the groups AG/L and XG/L were λ=780 nm, 70 mW, CW, 21.5 J/cm 2 , while in the groups AG/I/L and XG/I/L the following parameters were used: λ=780 nm, 70 mW, 0.5 cm 2 (spot), 4 J/cm 2 per point (4), 16 J/cm 2 per session, 48 h interval × 12 sessions, CW, contact mode. LLLT was repeated every other day during 2 weeks. To avoid systemic effect, only one limb of each rabbit was double grafted. All animals were sacrificed 9 weeks after implantation. Specimens were routinely stained and histomorphometry carried out. Comparison of non-irradiated and irradiated grafts (AG/L versus AG and XG/L versus XG) showed that irradiation increased significantly BV on both grafts (p=0.05, p=0.001). Comparison between irradiated and non-irradiated grafts (AG/I/L versus AG/I and XG/I/L versus XG/I) showed a significant (p=0.02) increase of the BIC in autografts. The same was seen when xenografts were used, without significant difference. The results of this investigation suggest that the use of LLLT is effective for enhancing new bone formation with consequent increase of bone-implant interface in both autologous grafts and xenografts.

New Bone Formation around Implants Inserted on Autologous and Xenografts Irradiated or not with IR Laser Light: A Histomorphometric Study in Rabbits

Use of biomaterials and light on bone grafts has been widely reported. This work assessed the influence of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on bone volume (BV) and bone implant contact (BIC) interface around implants inserted in blocks of bovine or autologous bone grafts (autografts), irradiated or not, in rabbit femurs. Twenty-four adult rabbits were divided in 8 groups: AG: autograft; XG: xenograft; AG/L: autograft + laser; XG/L: xenograft + laser; AG/I: autograft + titanium (Ti) implant; XG/I: xenograft + Ti implant; AG/I/L: autograft + Ti implant + laser; and XG/I/L: xenograft + Ti implant + laser. The animals received the Ti implant after incorporation of the grafts. The laser parameters in the groups AG/L and XG/L were λ=780 nm, 70 mW, CW, 21.5 J/cm 2 , while in the groups AG/I/L and XG/I/L the following parameters were used: λ=780 nm, 70 mW, 0.5 cm 2 (spot), 4 J/cm 2 per point (4), 16 J/cm 2 per session, 48 h interval × 12 sessions, CW, contact mode. LLLT was repeated every other day during 2 weeks. To avoid systemic effect, only one limb of each rabbit was double grafted. All animals were sacrificed 9 weeks after implantation. Specimens were routinely stained and histomorphometry carried out. Comparison of non-irradiated and irradiated grafts (AG/L versus AG and XG/L versus XG) showed that irradiation increased significantly BV on both grafts (p=0.05, p=0.001). Comparison between irradiated and non-irradiated grafts (AG/I/L versus AG/I and XG/I/L versus XG/I) showed a significant (p=0.02) increase of the BIC in autografts. The same was seen when xenografts were used, without significant difference. The results of this investigation suggest that the use of LLLT is effective for enhancing new bone formation with consequent increase of bone-implant interface in both autologous grafts and xenografts.

O uso de biomateriais e luz em enxertos ósseos têm sido relatados. Esse trabalho avaliou a influência do laser baixa potência - LBP no volume ósseo (VO) e superfície de contato osso-implante (COI) ao redor de implantes dentários inseridos em blocos de enxerto bovino ou autólogos incorporados, irradiados ou não, em fêmures de coelho. Vinte e quatro coelhos adultos foram divididos em 8 grupos: EA: enxerto autólogo; EX: enxerto xenógeno; EA/L: enxerto autólogo + laser; EX/L: enxerto xenógeno + laser; EA/I: enxerto autólogo + implante; EX/I: enxerto xenógeno + implante; EA/I/L: enxerto autólogo + implante de titânio + laser; EX/I/L: enxerto xenógeno + implante de titânio + laser. Os animais receberam um implante de titânio após a incorporação dos enxertos. Os parâmetros de laser nos grupos EA/L e EX/L foram λ =780 nm, 70 mW, CW, 21,5 J/cm 2 ), enquanto que nos grupos EA/I/L e EX/I/L os seguintes parâmetros de laser foram utilizados: λ =780 nm, 70 mW, 0,5 cm 2 (spot), 4 J/cm 2 por ponto (4), 16 J/cm 2 por sessão, intervalo de 48 h × 12 sessões, CW, modo contato. O LBP foi repetido a cada 48 h (2 semanas). Para evitar efeito sistêmico apenas um membro de cada coelho foi duplamente enxertado. Todos os animais foram sacrificados 9 semanas após o implante. Os espécimes foram corados rotineiramente e histomorfometria foi realizada. A comparação dos enxertos não-irradiados e irradiados (EA/L versus EA e EX/L versus EX) mostrou que a irradiação aumentou significantemente (p=0,02) o VO para ambos os tipos de enxertos (p=0,05, p=0,001). A comparação dos enxertos não-irradiados e irradiados (EA/I/L versus EA/I e EX/I/L versus EX/I) mostrou um aumento significante (p=0,02) do COI nos enxertos autólogos e xenógenos sem diferença estatística. Os resultados desta investigação sugerem que o uso de LBP é efetivo para aumentar a neoformação óssea com consequente aumento do COI em enxertos autólogos e xenógenos.

Effect of ozone therapy on autogenous bone graft healing in calvarial defects: a histologic and histometric study in rats.

AIM: The purpose of this study was to analyze histologically the effect of ozone therapy in combination with autogenous bone graft on bone healing in rat calvaria. METHODS: Critical size defects were created in calvaria of 27 male Wistar rats. The animals were divided into three groups of nine animals each: autogenous bone graft group (n = 9); autogenous bone graft with ozone therapy group (80%, 30 s 3 d for 2 wk, n = 9); non-treatment (control) group (n = 9). Animals were killed after 8 wk. Histomorphometric assessments, using image analysis software, and histological analyses were performed. Primary outcome was total bone area. Secondary outcomes (osteoblast number, new bone formation) were also measured. RESULTS: Histomorphometrically, the total bone area in the autogenous bone graft with ozone therapy group (9.3 ± 2.2) were significantly higher than that of the autogenous bone graft group (5.1 ± 1.8) (p < 0.05). Also, the ozone therapy group significantly increased the percentage of total bone area compared to the autogenous bone graft group (p < 0.05). The osteoblast number significantly increased in the autogenous bone graft with the ozone therapy group (58 ± 12.3) compared to the autogenous bone graft group (9.3 ± 3.5) (p < 0.05). Also, it was observed that autogenous bone graft with ozone therapy group showed significant new bone formation when compared to the autogenous bone graft group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Ozone therapy enhances new bone formation by autogenous bone graft in the rat calvarial defect model.