Thyroidectomy

Anuradha R. Bhama; Geeta Lal

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-1393-6_120

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Thyroidectomy

Anuradha R. Bhama and Geeta Lal

Chassin's Operative Strategy in General Surgery, pp.1051-1060

Springer New York

10/22/2013

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-1393-6_120

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Abstract

This chapter describes techniques for thyroid lobectomy, partial and total, as well as total thyroidectomy. It emphasizes safe operative technique and details preoperative preparation, pitfalls, and complications.

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Parathyroid Gland

Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

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Superior Laryngeal Nerve

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Title: Subtitle: Thyroidectomy
Creators: Anuradha R. Bhama - Department of General Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
Geeta Lal - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Chassin's Operative Strategy in General Surgery, pp.1051-1060
Publisher: Springer New York; New York, NY
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-1393-6_120
Language: English
Date published: 10/22/2013
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Surgery
Record Identifier: 9984322902602771

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