Risk factors and distribution pattern of lateral lymph node recurrence after central neck dissection for cN1a papillary thyroid carcinoma
Abstract Background The indication and extent of selective lateral neck dissection (LND) for cN1a papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) remain uncertain. The present study aimed to identify potential predictors and distribution pattern of lateral lymph node recurrence (LLNR) after central neck dissectio...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
BMC
2024-09-01
|
Series: | BMC Surgery |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-024-02564-3 |