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Modified use of Kocher's dissector in ligation of the superior thyroid pedicle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2013

M I Syed ,
P W Jenkinson  and
S Denholm
M I Syed*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Raigmore Hospital, NHS Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, UK
P W Jenkinson
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Raigmore Hospital, NHS Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, UK
S Denholm
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Raigmore Hospital, NHS Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr M I Syed, Department of Otolaryngology, Raigmore Hospital, NHS Highlands, Inverness IV2 3 UJ, Scotland, UK E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Background:

More than a century has passed since Emil Theodor Kocher first described the use of ‘Kocher's thyroid dissector’ to secure the superior thyroid pedicle.

Method:

Despite the technological advances in thyroid surgery, the dissector remains an extremely useful instrument. This paper describes a modified use of the dissector, and reports on how this facilitates safer and easier surgery.

Results and conclusion:

Application of this simple, modified technique can improve the safety and efficiency of thyroid surgery, with negligible financial outlay.

Keywords

ThyroidectomyThyroid GlandDissectionLigationSurgical Procedures, Operative
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Issue 9 , September 2013 , pp. 930 - 931
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2013 

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