Monitoring intraoperative PTH is useful for:
A) Surgical management of primary hyperparathyroidism.
B) Surgical management of thyroid disease.
C) Surgical management of prostate cancer.
D) Surgical management of coronary heart disease.

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Monitoring intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels is particularly useful in the surgical management of primary hyperparathyroidism. It helps in confirming the removal of hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue during surgery.

Monitoring Intraoperative PTH Is Useful For