Endocrine Surgery — Flashcards

If there is no drop in PTH level, post parathyroidectomy, then a multi-gland disease is suspected and the surgery is converted to a _____ exploration.

When is thyroidectomy recommended in Hashimoto's?_____

What is the surgical management of a low risk differentiated thyroid cancer?_____

Parathyroid graft hyperplasia, post parathyroidectomy in a pt. with persistent HPT is diagnosed by the _____ test

What is the ideal size of remnant left after subtotal parathyroidectomy?_____

_____ post a thyroidectomy is the most frequent life threatening complication.

Patients undergoing unilateral adrenalectomy typically require _____ post-op

_____ retractor is a self-retaining retractor used in thyroid surgery

Only Thy _____ swellings are indicated for surgery

What is the surgical management in MTC with other LN involvement (apart from level VI)?_____