Evaluating the efficacy of the endoscopic thyroidectomy via sternocleidomastoid muscle posteroinferior approach in identifying occult lateral cervical lymph node metastasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lateral cervical lymph node metastasis (LLNM) is a well-established prognostic factor influencing recurrence and survival in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). However, the accuracy of preoperative imaging examinations is limited. We have pioneered a minimally invasive technique-endoscopic thyroidectomy via sternocleidomastoid muscle posteroinferior approach (ETSPIA). This technique facilitates selective lateral neck lymph node dissection while excising thyroid lesions, effectively eradicating occult lateral cervical lymph node metastasis (OLLNM) without the need for extended incisions. This study investigates the diagnostic and therapeutic value of ETSPIA in managing OLLNM in PTC.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data o

SUBMITTER: Jing Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635581 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature