Discussion of the value of ultrasonic examination in laparoscope's thyroidectomy / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the value of ultrasonic examinion in laparoscope's thyroidectomy.Methods 41 cases who were performed in laparoscope's thyroidectomy were checked by color Doppler flow imaging and two dimensional sonography,the key of examination(1)The length and depth of thyroid isthmitis.(2)Trachea curve degree and the depth in up-sternum.(3)The reference between thyroid,calvicle and sternum.(4)Thyroid tumefaction degree over sternomastoid.(5)Thyroid tumer's number,position and size.(6)Tumer's kind.(7)Bloodstream change.Results Only 1 case turned open.1 case recured in hyperthyroidism.Hoarseness occured in loose after operation and come-into being after 1 mouth.No trachea and parathyroid hurt appeared in any cases.The mean operation time was 125 minutes(range 86 to 193 minutes).The mean time stay in hospital was 9 days(range 6 to 15 days).Conclusion Ultrasonic examination before operation is very valuable.