| Literature DB >> 23120296 |
J P Dabholkar1, S Chirmade, S Chhapola.
Abstract
Thyroid surgery by an Head & Neck surgeon can only be "Safe" when there is no morbidity. Identification and preservation of Recurrent laryngeal Nerve (RLN) and Parathyroids is absolutely necessary to ensure a Safe Thyroidectomy. Thorough knowledge of anatomy will guide the surgeon to the important landmarks.Keywords: Parathyroid glands; Recurrent laryngeal Nerve (RLN); Thyroidectomy
Year: 2006 PMID: 23120296 PMCID: PMC3450427 DOI: 10.1007/BF03050822
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg ISSN: 2231-3796