Comparative study comparing endoscopic thyroidectomy using the axillary approach and open thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma

Comparative study comparing endoscopic thyroidectomy using the axillary approach and open thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endoscopic thyroidectomy has been applied prudently to malignant thyroid tumors. The purpose of our study was to compare the surgical outcomes of endoscopic thyroidectomy (ET) and conventional open thyroidectomy (COT) for micropapill...

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Main Authors: Lee Hayemin, Lee Jina, Sung Ki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Endoscopic thyroidectomy
Conventional open thyroidectomy
Micropapillary thyroid carcinoma
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/269

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