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Transverse submammary skin incision for thyroidectomy

✍ Scribed by Dr M. A. C. Aghaji

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1988
Tongue
English
Weight
103 KB
Volume
75
Category
Article
ISSN
0007-1323

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✦ Synopsis

The low collar incision is the usual route for thyroidectomies because it allows excellent access to the thyroid gland and heals well. However, many African patients develop keloid scars. Moreover, such an overtly visible 'cut throat' scar in a young woman constitutes a taboo in many areas. Bilateral submammary skin incision with development of a flap that includes the subcutaneous tissue and the breasts allows good exposure of the thyroid for thyroidectomy.

Our experience with this unique approach is presented.

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