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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2024 - Thyroid
Nov 28, 2023
Exploring the vascular supply and nerves of the thyroid gland, anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland, diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism, Grave's disease, and multinodular goiters, detailed analysis of various thyroid disorders and their treatment options, and discussion on the timing of prophylactic thyroidectomy for different risk patients.
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- The vascular supply to the thyroid includes the superior thyroid artery, inferior thyroid artery, and the thyroid IMA artery, while the venous drainage includes the superior thyroid vein draining into the internal jugular vein and the inferior thyroid vein draining into the anominate vein.
- The superior laryngeal nerve innervates the cricothyroid muscle, and damage to it can result in loss of projection and fatigue during speaking, whereas the recurrent laryngeal nerve, responsible for motor function of the vocal cords, can cause vocal cord paralysis if injured.
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Vascular Supply to the Thyroid
The vascular supply to the thyroid includes the superior thyroid artery, inferior thyroid artery, and the thyroid IMA artery. The superior thyroid vein drains into the internal jugular vein, while the inferior thyroid vein drains into the anominate vein.
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