The Minimally Invasive Effect of Breast Approach Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: An Expert's Experience
We evaluated the invasiveness of breast approach endoscopic thyroidectomy (BAET) carried out by surgeon very experienced in this procedure. Twenty-four patients who underwent BAET and 19 patients who underwent conventional thyroidectomy were the study population. Postoperative pain was assessed by a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Clinical and Developmental Immunology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/459143 |