| Description |
1 online resource (213 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Editor -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: History and Evolution of Thyroid Surgery -- Introduction -- The History of Goiter -- The History of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Hormones -- The History of Surgery and of Surgical Instruments -- The History of Thyroid Surgery -- Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 2: Surgical Anatomy of the Thyroid -- Introduction -- Embryology of the Thyroid Gland -- Capsule of the Thyroid Gland -- Blood Supply of the Thyroid Gland -- Parathyroids |
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The Nerves -- Ligament of Berry -- Pyramidal Lobe -- References -- Chapter 3: Clinical Assessment of the Thyroid Nodule -- History Taking -- Physical Examination -- Chapter 4: Imaging of the Thyroid -- Introduction -- Thyroid Ultrasound -- Thyroid Nodules -- Follicular Neoplasm -- Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma -- Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma -- Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma -- Anaplastic Carcinoma -- Metastasis to the Thyroid -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Pathology of the Thyroid -- Non-Neoplastic Lesions of the Thyroid -- Neoplastic Lesions -- Reference -- Suggested Reading |
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Chapter 6: Medical Management of Thyroid Disorders -- Graves' Disease -- Thyroiditis -- Hypothyroidism -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 7: Anesthesia for Thyroid Surgery -- Introduction -- Main Content -- Pre-Operative Preparation -- Induction of Anesthesia -- Post-Operative Complications -- Regional Anesthesia -- Cervical Epidural Anesthesia -- Authors' Experience/Pearls of Wisdom -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Safe Thyroidectomy -- Who Is at Risk? -- The Size -- Anesthesia -- Appliances and Technology -- Learning Curve -- Identifying the Injuries -- References |
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Chapter 9: Surgery for Multinodular Goiter -- Evolution of MNG -- Genesis of the Thyroid Nodule and MNG -- Follow-Up Strategy for MNG Surgery -- References -- Chapter 10: Management of Retrosternal Goiter -- Introduction -- Clinical Manifestations -- Investigation for RSG -- Classification -- Treatment -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Remote Access Endoscopic and Robotic Thyroidectomy -- Introduction -- The History of Robotic/Endoscopic Thyroidectomy -- Robotic/Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Classification -- Author's Experience -- Conclusions -- References |
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Chapter 12: Robotic Thyroidectomy -- Introduction -- Indications and Contraindications -- Concluding Remarks -- Authors' Experience and Pearls of Wisdom -- References -- Chapter 13: Intra-Operative Neural Monitoring -- How Common Is RLN Paralysis? -- Importance of a Laryngeal Exam-Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Assessment -- Intra-Operative Neural Monitoring-Utility and Applications -- Standards for Intra-Operative Nerve Monitoring -- New Horizons in IONM -- References -- Chapter 14: Surgical Management of Differentiated Thyroid Cancers -- Introduction |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Active Surveillance as an Alternative to Surgery |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780429524462 |
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0429524463 |
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