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. 1975 Oct;130(4):399-404.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(75)90472-9.

Preservation of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy. Improved technic utilizing microsurgery

J N Attie, R A Khafif

Preservation of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy. Improved technic utilizing microsurgery

J N Attie et al. Am J Surg. 1975 Oct.

Abstract

An improved technic for total thyroidectomy, utilizing magnification, is described. A method of preservation of the parathyroid glands with intact blood supply has been developed. The completeness of total thyroidectomy has been confirmed in 91 per cent of patients studied by postoperative radioactive iodine scan.

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