Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases

by Terris, David; Gourin, Christine

• ISBN13: 9781588905185
• ISBN10: 1588905187
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-11-15
• Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub

Summary

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases: Medical and Surgical Management is a state-of-the-art reference for optimizing the care of patients with thyroid and parathyroid diseases. The book opens with a thorough discussion of anatomy, physiology, and imaging of the thyroid. The chapters that follow are divided into three main sections that cover the medical and surgical treatments for benign thyroid diseases, thyroid malignancy, and parathyroid diseases. An additional section addresses special topics, such as the use of ultrasound and radio-guided surgical approaches.Highlights:-Clinical insights from respected leaders in the field of thyroid and parathyroid surgery-Detailed discussion of potential complications, such as recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and postoperative hypoparathyroidism, with recommendations on how to manage them-188 high-quality images and illustrations to aid comprehension of innovative conceptsFrom advanced techniques in parathyroid surgery to minimally invasive surgery in the outpatient setting, this book provides otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, endocrine surgeons, endocrinologists, and residents in these specialties with essential information for everyday clinical practice.

Table of Contents

Anatomy and Physiology of the Thyroid Compartment
The History and Evolution of Techniques for Thyroid Surgery	p. 3
Developmental and Surgical Anatomyof the Thyroid Compartment	p. 11
Physiology of the Thyroid Gland	p. 18
Physiology of the Parathyroid Glands	p. 29
Imaging of the Thyroid Gland	p. 35
Benign Thyroid Diseases
Introduction to Benign Thyroid Diseases	p. 61
Medical Management of Benign Thyroid Diseases	p. 73
Surgical Management of Benign Thyroid Diseases	p. 81
Surgical Management of Substernal Goiter	p. 90
Thyroid Malignancy
Medical Management of Aggressive Forms of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer	p. 103
Management of Medullary and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer	p. 125
Surgical Management of Thyroid Cancer	p. 135
Management of the Neck in Thyroid Cancer	p. 146
Molecular Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer	p. 155
Parathyroid Diseases
Imaging of the Parathyroid Glands	p. 175
Pathophysiology of the Parathyroid Glands	p. 184
Surgical Management of Hyperparathyroidism	p. 197
Reoperation for Hyperparathyroidism	p. 226
Advanced Techniques in Parathyroid Surgery	p. 234
Special Topics
Complications of Thyroid Surgery	p. 247
Radio-Guided Thyroid Surgery	p. 253
Office-Based Ultrasound of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands	p. 261
Outpatient Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery	p. 267
Index	p. 273
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