[identification of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroids in thyroid surgery.]

[Identification of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroids in thyroid surgery.]
Chirurg. 2008 Dec 11;
Authors: Dralle H,
Subtotal thyroid resection in the case of benign goiter carries a high risk of recurrence. The relatively high rate of postoperative cancer findings also leads frequently to secondary completion thyroidectomy. Internationally therefore the paradigm has shifted from subtotal resection to extended or total thyroidectomy, which shifts the risk to the vocal cords and parathyroids, where as a rule complications are much worse than those to the thyroid. The main surgical goal therefore is avoiding as far as possible recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and disturbances to parathyroid function following extended resection. With adequate training and technical int... MedWorm Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed.