What is a thyroid Isthmusectomy?
Thyroid isthmusectomy is a surgical procedure that excises only the thyroid isthmus. It allows excision of a lesion without the exposure of the tracheoesophageal grooves.
Why is Isthmusectomy done?
Isthmusectomy for benign or indeterminate thyroid disease is safe and efficacious. This procedure allows for diagnosis, treatment, and longterm management of nodules limited to the thyroid isthmus.
Why is isthmus removed in Hemithyroidectomy?
Almost all authors appear to prefer routine removal of the isthmus during lobectomy to prevent future enlargement and displacement of the isthmus to the lobectomized side, making completion thyroidectomy difficult if indicated.
Is the isthmus removed in total thyroidectomy?
Hemithyroidectomy or lobectomy is total removal of one lobe of the thyroid with the isthmus. Near total thyroidectomy is the total extracapsular removal of one lobe and isthmus, with 90% removal of the contralateral lobe, such that 1 g of thyroid tissue remains.
What does Isthmectomy mean?
noun. (surgery) The surgical removal of the band of tissue (isthmus) connecting the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
What are side effects of thyroid removal?
Common side effects beginning after surgery include2 :
- Nausea and Vomiting.
- Neck Pain and Stiffness.
- A Sore Throat.
- Difficulty Swallowing.
- Hoarseness and Voice Problems.
- Transient Hypoparathyroidism.
- Hypothyroidism.
- Hematoma.
Can just the isthmus be removed?
Isthmusectomy. This surgery removes the isthmus, a piece of tissue that connects the two lobes of the thyroid. Small tumors on the isthmus may only require an isthmusectomy.
What is total thyroid lobectomy?
A thyroid lobectomy is used to remove one of your two thyroid lobes, leaving the other intact. We may perform this type of surgery if there are nodules that cause symptoms or could be cancerous. We also use it to treat excessive hormone production like that associated with hyperthyroidism.
Can you live without thyroid?
Thyroid disease is common, and in some cases may require removal of your thyroid (thyroidectomy). Fortunately, you can live without your thyroid. You will need long-term thyroid hormone replacement therapy to give you the hormone your thyroid normally produces.