Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast Behind the Knife ABSITE 2025 - Thyroid
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Nov 27, 2024 Dive into the fascinating world of thyroid surgery with insights on vascular anatomy and the critical roles of laryngeal nerves. Learn about key thyroid hormones like thyroglobulin and calcitonin, alongside management strategies for conditions like Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism. The discussion also covers preoperative preparations, types of thyroiditis, and the intricacies of thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment. Plus, catch rapid-fire facts that sharpen your surgical knowledge! Perfect for exam preparation!
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Identify Thyroid Vascular Anatomy First
- Preserve the superior and inferior thyroid vessels during dissection to avoid major bleeding.
- Identify the superior thyroid artery from the external carotid and the inferior from the thyrocervical trunk before ligation.
Protect Laryngeal Nerves During Surgery
- Preserve the superior laryngeal and recurrent laryngeal nerves when operating to avoid voice and airway complications.
- Consider preoperative laryngoscopy for high-risk patients to document vocal cord function.
Key Thyroid Hormone Sources
- Thyroglobulin comes from follicular cells and enables T3/T4 synthesis.
- Calcitonin from C cells lowers serum calcium and serves as a tumor marker for medullary cancer.