ABSTRACT Background: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is one of the commonest thyroid cancers. While there is consensus of block node dissection in nodal positive patients, there is controversy in dealing with nodal negative patients regarding the need of block node dissection. We aimed to evaluate prophylactic central lymph node dissection (pCLND) versus conservative management in PTC with N0 neck. Methods: ... إقراء المزيد

Background In the last two decades of the 20th century, surgery for nonmalignant thyroid disease had changed from function-preserving surgery towards ablative surger. This was due to higher recurrence rates of goitre (9–43%) and an increased risk for postoperative complications in reoperations after subtotal resection Patients and methods. This retrospective study included patients with nonmalignant thyroid disease who were referred ... إقراء المزيد

Background: The thyroid gland is a highly-vascularized organ, prompt and effective hemostasis is a crucial part of the procedure. Nowadays with the major advent of energy devices such as ultrasonic coagulation (Harmonic Scalpel, Ethicon) and bipolar energy (LigaSure, Valleylab) for cutting and hemostasis introducing new methods of vessel ligation and division without increasing the risk of postoperative complications. The aim ... إقراء المزيد