Elective neck dissection in papillary thyroid carcinoma patients.

摘要: AbstractBackground : This study was designed to review the diagnostic performance of cervical lymph node metastases for assessment elective neck dissection in papillary thyroid carcinoma patients and determine technique (using Methylene blue dye) that demonstrated highest success rate with regard detection sensitivity. Methods Preoperative 24 h, 1 mL 1.0% methylene injected into parenchyma surrounding primary tumor ultrasound guidance by a 27-gauge needle. Intra-operative nodes were stained and/or having afferent lymphatic channels also considered be excised. All defined levels, number, site sent frozen permanent section histologic analysis.Results For 132 who underwent dye, 1373 removed. 7 had negative dye results but, end, metastatic nodes. 120 both ...