The upper pole of the thyroid gland

surgical managment

Authors

  • Walter Suiffet

Keywords:

thyroid, surgery

Abstract

The author comments on anatomical characteristics of superior pole of thyroid gland and its incidence on
surgical technique during the course of thyroidectomies. Surgical steps in the management of the superior pole of thyroid are analyzed. They are: exposure, disinhibition, hemostasis of superior pedicle and descent of pole. Adequate manouvres for each step are considered, with stress on anatomical knowledge and its application during surgery. Risk involved in such manouvres is mentioned; and exhaustively analyzed; possibility of haemorrhage, nerve aggression, visceral lesions and aggression of parathyroid glands.

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Published

1973-02-18

How to Cite

1.
Suiffet W. The upper pole of the thyroid gland: surgical managment. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 1973 Feb. 18 [cited 2024 May 21];43(2):90-6. Available from: https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/2346

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 2 (1973): Cirugía del Uruguay

Section

Original Article

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