Comparison of the endoscopic thyroidectomy via areola approach and open thyroidectomy: A propensity score matched cohort study of 302 patients in the treatment of papillary thyroid non-microcarcinoma

Comparison of the endoscopic thyroidectomy via areola approach and open thyroidectomy: A propensity score matched cohort study of 302 patients in the treatment of papillary thyroid non-microcarcinoma

BackgroundThe endoscopic thyroidectomy via areola approach (ETAA) is widely used in patients with benign thyroid tumors and papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). Its safety and complication rates are reported to be similar to open thyroidectomy (OT). This study aimed to evaluate the safety and fe...

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Main Authors: Yujun Li, Zhaodi Liu, Zhuolin Song, Yong Wang, Xing Yu, Ping Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
papillary thyroid non-microcarcinoma
endoscopic thyroidectomy via areola approach
safety
feasibility
cosmetic outcome
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1081835/full

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