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      Thoracoscopic resection of ectopic parathyroid glands.

      The Annals of thoracic surgery
      Adenoma, surgery, Adult, Choristoma, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Hospitalization, Humans, Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary, Length of Stay, Male, Mediastinal Diseases, Middle Aged, Parathyroid Glands, Parathyroid Neoplasms, Parathyroidectomy, Safety, Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted

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          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. We report 7 such cases that were resected using video-assisted thoracic surgery to avoid the need for an open surgical procedure. All glands were successfully identified preoperatively and subsequently resected. Hospital stay averaged less than 3 days with only one minor complication. Ectopic mediastinal parathyroid glands may be safely and accurately resected using video-assisted thoracic surgery to avoid open approaches.

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