Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2022, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (5): 615-618.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2022.5.20

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Protection and anatomical basis of recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands in microwave ablation of benign thyroid nodules

Li Ninglei1, Liu Chuqin2, Jin Yiyi1, Xie Fengjiao1   

  1. 1. Department of General Surgery, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510630, China; 2. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Guangzhou Eighth People’s Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510440, China.
  • Received:2022-05-25 Online:2022-09-25 Published:2022-10-13

Abstract: Objective   To investigate the damage and protective measures of recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands during ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of benign thyroid nodules.   Methods   A total of 52 patients with thyroid diseases who underwent radiofrequency ablation from January 2017 to June 2019 were selected. Postoperative follow-up was performed to observe the nodule size, blood flow signal changes, thyroid hormone levels and complications.  Results   Postoperative follow-up ultrasound result showed that the volume of nodules was reduced in different degrees compared with that before treatment (P<0.05).    Conclusions    Strengthening the isolation band technique can effectively protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid glands and reduce the risk of injury.

Key words: Thyroid nodules; ,  ,  Microwave ablation; ,  , Recurrent laryngeal nerve; ,  , Parathyroid

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