Topographic Evaluation of Superior Thyroid Artery-A Terrain to be Well Versed for Surgeon's Knife.

Observing the origin, varied branching configurations of superior thyroid artery (STA) and evaluating morphometric details with its surrounding relations was aimed at in this cadaveric neck dissection study to avoid surgical mishaps and its repercussions. This observational study was conducted on 40 fresh frozen embalmed and colored latex infused cadavers in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in collaboration with Department of Anatomy of our institute, which involved systematic evaluative dissection of both sides of neck especially focusing on superior thyroid artery, its branching variations and morphometric details with its surrounding relations. Details were measured using digital caliper.

Relative Topography of Laryngeal Nerves for Surgical Cruciality: An Observational Cadaveric Study.

To observe and evaluate the intricrate relationship of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and external branch of superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) to various anatomical structures in the neck like the inferior thyroid artery (ITA), Berry's ligament (LB), Zuckerkandl's tubercle (ZT) and with the superior thyroid artery (STA) for the knowledge of surgical cruciality during surgeries for thyroid gland diseases. This cadaveric observational study was conducted in the department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery with logistic support from Department of Anatomy. Total of 40 fresh frozen latex injected cadavers neck dissection was performed to study anatomical variations of thyroid gland and its related vessels and nerves.

Does tranexamic acid reduce blood loss during head and neck cancer surgery?

Background And Aims: Transfusion of blood and blood products poses several hazards. Antifibrinolytic agents are used to reduce perioperative blood loss. We decided to assess the effect of tranexamic acid (TA) on blood loss and the need for transfusion in head and neck cancer surgery.

Functioning oxyphil parathyroid adenoma: a case report.

Oxyphil parathyroid adenomas are rare and clinical features of patients with this entity are not well defined. We are presenting a case of primary hyperparathyroidism with marked elevation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and near normal calcium levels, that underwent parathyroidectomy. Histopathology revealed an oxyphil adenoma which showed positivity for PTH on immunohistochemical staining.

Versatility of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in oncosurgery and its role in developing countries.

The objective of this study was to assess the versatility of pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap in the reconstruction of diverse surgical defects following resection of various head and neck malignancies. We performed retrospective analysis of patients in whom PMMC was used to reconstruct head and neck surgical defects during May 2006 to December 2010. The study was carried out at KLES Dr.

Surgical management of parapharyngeal space tumors: our experience.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors with regards to clinico-pathological features and pre-operative assessment and also to analyze the benefits of transcervical approach in the management of PPS tumors. We performed retrospective analysis of patients who had undergone transcervical resection of PPS tumors from May 2006 to May 2009 at KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and M.

Variations of the cervical internal carotid artery.

The objective of this study was to report the variations of the cervical internal carotid artery, as encountered during neck dissection for head and neck malignancies. A retrospective analysis of neck dissections performed for the management of various head and neck cancers, during 2006-2010 was carried out. Among 102 patients and 119 neck dissections, five of them were found to be having abnormalities of the cervical part of the internal carotid artery during its course in the neck and were analyzed in detail.