The Future of Cross-Continental Telemedicine in the Management of Complicated Endocrine Patients and Its Suitability Based on a Case Report

Cureus. 2022 Feb 13;14(2):e22174. doi: 10.7759/cureus.22174. eCollection 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Telemedicine is rapidly evolving to provide increased access to high-quality healthcare, and it has gained more traction during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine was mostly restricted to remote areas, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been adopted by hospitals and its use has increased significantly. In addition, international collaboration has also increased, and we present a case report from Nigeria whereby a patient was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor through telemedicine, and he underwent successful surgery. This case report highlights the opportunity for collaboration beyond borders and for health care professionals to work with developing countries to improve patients' care.

Keywords: emergency neurosurgery; international collaboration and development; pituitary adenoma. brain tumor; telehealth education; telemedicine (tm); transphenoidal surgery; video telemedicine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports