Analysis of superior thyroid pole through the cervical strap muscles approach: A clinical analysis of 55 patients
Abstract：Objective To investigate the feasibility and advantages of treatment of the superior thyroid pediclevia the cervical strap muscles approach.Methods The clinical data of 55 patients undergoing thyroidectomy in Henan Cancer Hospital fromApril 2016 toOctober 2016 were reviewedretrospectively.External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) should be exposed viacervical strap muscles approach.Finally,55 patients with 86 lobectomies were identified.Results The identification rate of EBSLN was 96.5％ (83/86).All the patients had no voice impairment due to EBSLN injury.No permanent hypoparathyroidism occurred in all patients.Conclusion Via the natural space between the anterior cervical muscles,the superior thyroid pedicle can be exposed completely,which will greatly improve the safety of surgery.
Keywords：thyroidectomysuperior laryngeal nerveparathyroidthrough the cervical strap muscles approach
Publication Date：2017-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 1013-1015 )