Abstract

SANABRIA, Álvaro; CHALA, Andrés; RAMIREZ, Adonis  and  ALVAREZ, Andrés. Surgical anatomy of the neck of importance in thyroid gland surgery. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2014, vol.29, n.1, pp.50-58. ISSN 2011-7582.

Surgical anatomy is the field of basic science that is applied by surgeons in the performance of surgical procedures. Surgical anatomy emphasizes the body areas with a three dimension approach and the relationship among the structures. The neck is the site with the highest density or organs and tissues by body area. Neck surgery has been considered as of high complexity and thus a profound knowledge of the anatomy allows for better treatment with consequent reduction in complications and sequelae. The aim of this review is to offer an approach to the more relevant issues that should be considered in the practice of thyroid surgery.

Keywords : thyroid gland; thyroid diseases; thyroid neoplasms; surgery; anatomy.

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