Editor's note: This story was edited to include additional comments. CHICAGO — Neck hematomas following thyroid surgery, though rare, are highly associated with key factors including comorbid ...
Surgeons say a fluorescent agent could reduce nerve damage during complex procedures affecting speech and swallowing.
Neck and throat surgeries can treat a wide range of medical conditions, from relatively chronic tonsillitis to more serious illnesses. The risks and recovery times associated with surgery vary ...
I know Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is nearly over, but I have a good excuse for being tardy. I was preoccupied with finding a lump on my thyroid, getting an ultrasound, getting a biopsy and then ...
Adequate lymph node yield for patients with papillary thyroid cancer is associated with longer operations, longer hospitalization, and higher risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and hypocalcemia, ...