scholarly journals Laryngeal examination in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: An American Head and Neck Society consensus statement

Head & Neck ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 811-819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine F. Sinclair ◽  
Jeffrey M. Bumpous ◽  
Bryan R. Haugen ◽  
Andres Chala ◽  
Daniel Meltzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Parathyroid Surgery ◽  
Laryngeal Examination

Evaluating contemporary pain management practices in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: A national survey of head and neck endocrine surgeons

Head & Neck ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 2315-2323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay K. Ferrell ◽  
Michael C. Singer ◽  
D. Gregory Farwell ◽  
Brendan C. Stack ◽  
Maisie Shindo
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Parathyroid Surgery

How we do it: ‘tonsil swabs please’ – an alternative use in open neck surgery

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
E Mathew ◽  
D Nair ◽  
T Rourke ◽  
R Corbridge
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Thermal Damage ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Skin Incision ◽  
Head And Neck Surgery ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Skin Closure ◽  
Parathyroid Surgery ◽  
Accidental Injury ◽  
Exposed Skin

Abstract Background Thyroid and parathyroid surgery often involves the use of heated instruments for dissection. Whilst these are beneficial, accidental thermal damage to the exposed skin edges can occur, resulting in an unsatisfactory cosmetic outcome. Tonsil swabs can be used in head and neck surgery intra-operatively to control bleeding. This paper describes an alternative use for them in protecting wound edges during the procedure. Method Damp tonsil swabs are sutured onto the wound edges after the initial skin incision. They remain present for the duration of the surgery and are removed at the time of skin closure. Results The tonsil swabs provide protection and help avoid accidental injury to the skin. No complications with this technique have been experienced. Conclusion This paper describes a simple, effective and practical technique for protecting the skin during neck procedures using resources readily available in a standard ENT operating theatre.

scholarly journals Acute Care SINS: Surgical Insights for the Non-surgeon - Chapter 3: Head and Neck SINS

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel G. Khadaroo MD PhD ◽  
David C. Williams MD ◽  
Peter G. Brindley MD
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Parathyroid Surgery ◽  
Applied Anatomy

“Surgical Insights for the Non-surgeon,” or SINS, is composed of several short chapters intended to cover fundamental surgical knowledge for non-surgeons. The authors focus on surgical pearls, operative insights, and applied anatomy. In Chapter 3 of this series, the authors outline anatomy of the head and neck, tracheostomy, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and radical neck dissections/operations.

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