Preservation of cervical plexus in the functional neck dissection of differentiated thyroid cancer
- VernacularTitle:保留颈丛的功能性颈清扫术在分化性甲状腺癌治疗上的应用
- Author:
Qiang SHEN
;
Aolong TIAN
;
Haiou QU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
thyroid neoplasms;
neck dissection;
cervical plexus;
surgery
- From:
China Oncology
1998;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose:To discuss the functional neck dissection preserving cervical plexus in the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer.Methods:15 cases of papillary thyroid cancer underwent functional neck dissection while preserving the cervical plexus. Results:Localization of positive lymph nodes were Ⅲ, Ⅳ, Ⅵ. The rate of neck node involvement of Ⅵ (+) is 57. 1%. No impairment of sensation of ears and lower necks and upper shoulders were found in the 15 patients. Conclusions:Indications:1.N 0 patients with papillary thyroid cancers. 2.N+ patients with papillary thyroid cancers whose metastatic lymph nodes are limited to level Ⅳ, or lymph nodes of parajugular are small (
