The Effect of the Number of Central Lymph Nodes on Changes in Parathyroid Function

Launched by SHANDONG PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL · May 28, 2024

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The central lymph nodes of the thyroid gland refer to the lymph nodes located around the thyroid and trachea. The central lymph nodes are the primary site of thyroid cancer metastasis, and therefore play an important role in thyroid surgery. In thyroid surgery, preventive central lymph node dissection is a routine procedure, but during this process, the parathyroid gland may be impaired due to surgical injury or insufficient blood supply.

Hypothyroidism, also known as parathyroidism, is a common complication of thyroid surgery. When the parathyroid gland is accidentally injured or its bloo...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All cases were the first to undergo thyroidectomy surgery.
• • All clinical data and research materials of the cases are complete.
• • All cases underwent thyroid function examination before and after surgery.
• • All cases underwent preoperative thyroid and neck lymph node examinations by the Ultrasound Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Except for cases of recurrence.
• • Cases with incomplete clinical data and research materials are excluded.
• • Cases that have not undergone thyroid function tests before and after surgery are excluded.
• • Excluding cases of secondary surgery.
• • Cases that have not undergone thyroid and neck lymph node examinations by the Ultrasound Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital before surgery are excluded.