Challenges in the Management of Ectopic Parathyroid Pathologies: A Case Series of Five Patients.

In primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) the diagnosis and treatment of ectopic parathyroid adenomas (EPTA) is a challenging process for head and neck surgeons. We present five patients with EPTA in different locations, along with an in-depth discussion of imaging modalities. We used sestamibi scintigraphy (MIBI) and ultrasound as first line imaging tools in asymptomatic hypercalcemia and PHPT.

Factors That May Affect Rating and Liking Scores of Septorhinoplasty Videos on YouTube.

Background: Despite the increasing use of videos on social media platforms such as YouTube that inform patients about conditions and procedures, it is an enigma how patients benefit from these videos. Although professional healthcare providers play an important role in this regard, there are no data on video characteristics that make a video useful, or likable by the audience. We aimed to investigate that factors make a septorhinoplasty video posted on YouTube successful.