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Iatrogenic Lesion of the Larynx During Total Thyroidectomy: A Rare Complication.

Authors :
Tartaglia, Francesco
Russo, Giulia
Manciati, Paola
Blasi, Sara
Sgueglia, Monica
Source :
American Surgeon. Mar2011, Vol. 77 Issue 3, pE45-E46. 2p. 2 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 41 year old female patient with a diagnosis of multinodular hyperplasia of the thyroid gland associated with a history of thyroiditis who was referred to physicians for a total thyroidectomy. A diagnosis of an iatrogenic lesion of the larynx which was given to the patient during the thyroidectomy is presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00031348
Volume :
77
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Surgeon
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
92691673
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/000313481107700304