title: [Functional cervical lymph node excision with section of the sternocleidomastoid muscle].
abstract: Based on 7 cases, the authors update the low section and subsequent suture technique of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in conservative cervical lymphadenectomy, principally for differentiated thyroid cancer. Due to the good exposure obtained, this technique permits functional clearance with excellent visualisation of the structures to be preserved and is associated with very minor functional sequelae. A review of the literature confirms the perfect feasability and reproducibility of this technique and justifies its use from a cosmetic viewpoint.
authors.affiliation: Département de chirurgie oncologique, Centre Régional de Lutte Contre le Cancer Paul Strauss, Porte de l'Hôpital, Strasbourg.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rodier
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Rodier
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Janser
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000379:methods*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013965:Thyroidectomy
vernacular_title: Curage cervical fonctionnel avec section du sterno-cleidomastoïdien.