Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9362345 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Approaching the nerve along its distal portion is safe and effective. The surgical topographical anatomy in this region is described in detail. Some of the potential advantages of identifying the nerve more distally include less chance of disrupting the blood supply to the inferior parathyroid gland, dissection along a shorter portion of the nerve, and less variability of the nerve.
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Authors
Maisie L. MD, James C. MD, Eunice E. MPH,