December 2025

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM: MODERN STRATEGIES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

Featuring: Whitney E. Liddy, MD

Episode Summary

In this video, Whitney E. Liddy, MD, examines evidence-based surgical indications for hypercalcemia, including symptomatic disease and guideline-driven criteria for asymptomatic patients. She also emphasizes the exclusion of benign familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia and the integration of advanced localization techniques, rapid intraoperative PTH assays and focused parathyroidectomy to optimize outcomes. 
​Additionally, Dr. Liddy explores emerging intraoperative adjuncts such as near-infrared autofluorescence, highlighting its role in enhancing parathyroid identification and reducing complications.
Whitney E. Liddy, MD, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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