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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1996; 44(4): 208-209
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1012018
Case Report

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Thoracoscopic Resection of an Ectopic Giant Parathyroid Adenoma: Indication, Technique, and Three Years Follow-up

M. Furrer, A. F. Leutenegger, Th. Rüedi
  • Department of General Surgery, Kantonsspital, Chur, Switzerland
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1996

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

We report on a case of a large mediastinal parathyroid adenoma resected successfully using a thoracoscopic approach. Apart from a slight hypocalcemia, which normalized within three days, the patient recovered quickly and was dicharged with an excellent functional and cosmetic result. 36 months after the Operation no Symptoms of recurrency of hyperparathyroidism were evident and laboratory results were normal. Complete thoracosocopic removal of mediastinal parathyroid adenoma seems to be possible as demonstrated by this example.

Key words

Mediastinal solid tumor - Hyperparathyroidism - Thoracoscopic resection