Nerve Branch Diameter as an Indicator of Motor Function in Extralaryngeal Branches of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve During Thyroidectomy. [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investig OtolaryngolIn cases where a clear disparity in diameter exists, the thicker branch may be considered more likely to have motor function. Additionally, when the branches have similar diameters or are located close to the LEP or near the ITA, the anteromedial branch is more likely to contain motor fibers. ABSTRACT Objective Preserving the recurrent laryngeal nerve (
Lee JK +9 more
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Risks Associated With Extent of Surgical Management for Benign, Non-Toxic Goiter. [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investig OtolaryngolABSTRACT Objectives Surgery for benign, non‐toxic thyroid goiter remains the most common indication for thyroidectomy worldwide, yet the optimal surgical extent remains controversial. While total thyroidectomy is assumed to have greater risks than lobectomy, the difference in complications has not been quantified. The objectives of this study are to (1)
Brady JS +4 more
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Thyroid Metastasis From Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review. [PDF]
Clin Case RepPositron emission tomography‐computed tomography scan demonstrating thyroid metastasis from colorectal carcinoma in the context of metastatic disease. ABSTRACT Colorectal adenocarcinoma is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. Although metastases typically affect the liver, lungs, and peritoneum, thyroid involvement is extremely rare, with ...
Hernandez Lopez U +6 more
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Graves’ Ophthalmopathy as an Indication Increased the Risk of Hypoparathyroidism After Bilateral Thyroidectomy [PDF]
, 2011 BACKGROUND: Studies have evaluated the effect of thyroidectomy on the course of Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO) but it is unclear how GO as an indication might affect surgical outcomes.
Kai-Pun Wong, Brian Hung-Hin Lang
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What should the correct extent of thyroidectomy be in a developing area where goiter is an endemic problem? [PDF]
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Lang, HHB
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POST-OPERATIVE HYPOCALCEMIA AMONG ONGOING PATIENTS AFTER TOTAL AND SUBTOTAL THYROIDECTOMY
The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018 Background: Hypocalcemia is a major post-operative complication of total thyroidectomy, causing severe symptoms and increasing hospitalization time. The primary cause is secondary hypoparathyroidism following damage to or devascularization of one or more
Raghad Naji
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Thyroid surgery for elderly patients: Are they at increased operative risks? [PDF]
, 2012 published_or_final_versio
Lang, BHH, Ng, SH, Wong, KP
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External radiotherapy of thyroid cancer [PDF]
, 2001 Differentiated thyroid cancer comprises papillary, mixed papillary-follicular and follicular adenocarcinomas. They are mostly hormone-sensitive and respond to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression. The standard treatment is total thyroidectomy. I-
Dühmke, Eckhart, Pollinger, B.
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Simultaneous Papillary Carcinoma in Thyroglossal Duct Cyst and Thyroid [PDF]
, 2017 Thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) is a cystic expansion of a remnant of the thyroglossal duct tract. Carcinomas in the TDC are extremely rare and are usually an incidental finding after the Sistrunk procedure.
Araújo Brandão Rajão, Kamilla Maria +9 more
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The incidence and risk factors of hypocalcaemia after thyroid surgery
مجلة كلية الطب, 2018 Background: Hypocalcaemia is a well-recognized complication of thyroid surgery. It is the most often transient event that occurs after extensive thyroid resection that may require calcium and/or vitamin D supplements to alleviate or prevent the symptoms.
Aws B. Abed +2 more
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