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. 2000 Jan;69(1):221-3.
doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)01127-3.

Thoracoscopic resection of ectopic parathyroid glands

C Medrano  1 , S R Hazelrigg, R J Landreneau, T M Boley, T Shawgo, A Grasch
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Thoracoscopic resection of ectopic parathyroid glands

C Medrano et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 2000 Jan.

Abstract

Background: The vast majority of parathyroid glands in hyperparathyroidism can be resected through a cervical approach. In approximately 2% of the cases, the ectopic gland is in the mediastinum in a location that requires a thoracic approach.

Methods: We report 7 such cases that were resected using video-assisted thoracic surgery to avoid the need for an open surgical procedure.

Results: All glands were successfully identified preoperatively and subsequently resected. Hospital stay averaged less than 3 days with only one minor complication.

Conclusions: Ectopic mediastinal parathyroid glands may be safely and accurately resected using video-assisted thoracic surgery to avoid open approaches.

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