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Video-assisted thyroidectomy: indications and results.
Langenbeck's archives of surgery - 1 Apr 2006
Miccoli Paolo, Berti Piero, Frustaci Gian Luca, Ambrosini Carlo Enrico, Materazzi Gabriele
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) was set up and introduced in our department in 1998. Its results, after an acceptable relapse, can now be evaluated, also speculating on new possible indications. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The procedure is based on a unique incision in the central neck, 2 cm above the sternal notch, using small conventional retractors and needlescopic (2 mm)...
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