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Revista ORL

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Abstract

JIMENEZ-LOPEZ, Marcelo F  and  GOMEZ-HERNANDEZ, Mª Teresa. Role of thoracic surgery in parathyroid surgery. Rev. ORL [online]. 2020, vol.11, n.3, pp.383-388.  Epub Jan 11, 2021. ISSN 2444-7986.  https://dx.doi.org/10.14201/orl.21593.

Introduction and objective:

The prevalence of ectopic parathyroids ranges from 6.3 % to 26 % in patients undergoing surgery due to hyperparathyroidism and mediastinal exploration is necessary in about 1-2 % of patients with ectopic parathyroid. The objective of this article is to describe the particularities of surgical treatment of mediastinal parathyroids.

Synthesis:

Preoperative localization of ectopic parathyroids is essential to ensure the success of the intervention; dual phase scintigraphy with 99mTc-methoxy-isobutyl-isonitrile (99mTc-MIBI) is considered the gold standard technique for its location. Intraoperative radioguided navigation with a gamma probe and intraoperative monitoring of PTH are useful for reducing surgical time and avoiding unnecessary re-examinations. Minimally invasive approaches (VATS or robotic surgery) for the exploration and removal of mediastinal lesions offer advantages over conventional open approaches such as magnification and better vision of structures and maneuverability

Conclusions:

The success of surgical removal of ectopic parathyroids is based on the appropriate preoperative location. Radio-guided navigation with gamma probe and intraoperative PTH monitoring are useful to ensure adequate parathyroid resection. Minimally invasive approaches (VATS or robotic surgery) have reduced the need for sternotomy or thoracotomy.

Keywords : ectopic parathyroid; mediastinum; mediastinal parathyroid; hyperparathyroidism; thoracic surgery; parathyroid adenoma.

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