Transoral robotic excision of ectopic lingual thyroid: Case series and literature review.

Journal: Head & neck
Published Date: May 26, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgical excision of an ectopic lingual thyroid has traditionally been associated with significant morbidity and has therefore been reserved for patients with severe obstructive symptoms or suspected malignancy. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has provided a minimally invasive approach to completely and safely excise ectopic lingual thyroid.

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  • Eitan Prisman
    Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Alexis Patsias
    Department of Otolaryngology, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York.
  • Eric M Genden
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Head Neck and Thyroid Center, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York.

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