Subplatysmal or subfascial approach in totally endoscopic thyroidectomy has better postoperative efficacy for voice, sensory, swallowing symptoms and cosmetic result. Cohort study
After totally endoscopic thyroidectomy (TET), patients usually suffer from voice, sensory, swallowing symptoms and they are also concerned with the postoperative cosmetic result. We compared the effects of subfascial dissection method with the subplatysmal method in TET on postoperative symptoms and cervical appearance.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Nan Liu, Bo Chen, Luchuan Li, Qingdong Zeng, Bin Lv Tags: Original Research Source Type: research