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Review
. 1993 Aug;73(4):727-46.
doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)46082-2.

Surgical embryology and anatomy of the thyroid and parathyroid glands

A R Mansberger Jr  1 , J P Wei
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Review

Surgical embryology and anatomy of the thyroid and parathyroid glands

A R Mansberger Jr et al. Surg Clin North Am. 1993 Aug.

Abstract

A thorough knowledge of parathyroid embryology and anatomy is essential for maximum success in restoration of calcium homeostasis in those patients who have a form of hyperparathyroidism. In fact, an initial meticulous neck dissection by a competent parathyroid surgeon who is well versed in the embryology and anatomy of the neck is the current "hi tech" method of choice for parathyroid gland localization.

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