The application of side-incision thyroidectomy
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-6090.2011.04.009
- VernacularTitle:甲状腺手术侧入路的新应用
- Author:
Wusiman MAIMAITI
;
Qing GUAN
;
Yi WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Huge thyroid nodule;
Thyroidectomy;
Side incision
- From:
Journal of Endocrine Surgery
2011;05(4):244-246
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo introduce a new side-incision thyroidectomy for huge thyroid nodules. MethodsFrom Oct. 2008 to Dec. 2009, 30 patients with huge thyroid nodules ( diameter ＞ 6 cm) were performed side-incision thyroidectomy, among whom 4 cases were treated with the combined therapy of side-incision surgery and midline-incision surgery. ResultsNo injury of major vessels, recurrent laryngeal nerves or superior laryngeal nerves occurred. 2 cases in side-incision group had transient convulsion of hands and feet. No permanent hypocalcemia or infection occurred. ConclusionsCompared with traditional midline-incision thyroidectomy, sideincision thyroidectomy has better surgical exposure and no need to amputate the strap muscle. Side-incision thyroidectomy is an ideal surgical approach for huge thyroid nodules.
