Objective: To design a new draining method for hemithyroidectomy at the lower side of the neck. Methods: Hemithyroidectomies of 235 cases were performed with the new drain incision at the lower side of the neck betwee...Objective: To design a new draining method for hemithyroidectomy at the lower side of the neck. Methods: Hemithyroidectomies of 235 cases were performed with the new drain incision at the lower side of the neck between December 1998 and July 2003. Results: All the draining operative procedures were performed smoothly, and produced a cosmeticulous scar. The mean amount drained was 20 ml (minimum 5 ml, maximum 80 ml) and no patients developed wound infection. Conclusion: The drain incision for hemithyroidectomy placed at the lower side of the neck results in a cosmeticulous scar which is easily covered by the collar and was safe and effective. We thereby recommend the use of this drain incision for hemithyroidectomy.展开更多
文摘Objective: To design a new draining method for hemithyroidectomy at the lower side of the neck. Methods: Hemithyroidectomies of 235 cases were performed with the new drain incision at the lower side of the neck between December 1998 and July 2003. Results: All the draining operative procedures were performed smoothly, and produced a cosmeticulous scar. The mean amount drained was 20 ml (minimum 5 ml, maximum 80 ml) and no patients developed wound infection. Conclusion: The drain incision for hemithyroidectomy placed at the lower side of the neck results in a cosmeticulous scar which is easily covered by the collar and was safe and effective. We thereby recommend the use of this drain incision for hemithyroidectomy.
