Functional and appearance improvement of a new modified neck dissection with cervical sensory nerve preservation in thyroid papillary carcinoma treatment
10.19401/j.cnki.1007-3639.2016.12.012
- VernacularTitle:改善功能外观的颈部淋巴结清扫术在甲状腺乳头状癌治疗中的应用
- Author:
Kai GUO
;
Zhuoying WANG
- Keywords:
Thyroid papillary carcinoma;
Neck dissection;
New operation
- From:China Oncology
2016;26(12):1037-1040
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Thyroid papillary carcinoma harbors higher rate of lymph node metastasis, so neck dissection is an important part of the treatment. Due to better prognosis, attention to postoperative function and appearance of the patients increased. Low-collar incision with cervical sensory nerve plexus preservation modiifed neck dissection can improve appearance and function in postoperative patients and is gradually applied in clinic. This review mainly examines the thoroughness and safety of this new neck dissection in thyroid papillary carcinoma patients.
