Minimally invasive parathyroid exploration for solitary adenoma. Initial experience with an open, 'short incision' approach.

Background: In the vast majority of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) the causative pathology is a benign solitary adenoma. The conventional surgical approach for HPT has involved bilateral cervical exploration with attempted identification of all four parathyroids and resection of enlarged glands. However, in recent years new techniques have permitted accurate preoperative localisation of the single parathyroid tumour in many patients.

Diverticular abscess presenting as a strangulated inguinal hernia: case report and review of the literature.

Potentially life threatening diseases can mimic a groin hernia. We present an unusual case of diverticulitis with perforation and a resulting abscess presenting as a strangulated inguinal hernia. The features demonstrated were not due to strangulation of the contents of the hernia but rather pus tracking into the hernia sac from the peritoneal cavity.