Surgical embryology and anatomy of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
A thorough knowledge of parathyroid embryology and anatomy is essential for maximum success in restoration of calcium homeostasis in those patients who have a form of hyperparathyroidism. In fact, an initial meticulous neck dissection by a competent parathyroid surgeon who is well versed in the embryology and anatomy of the neck is the current "hi tech" method of choice for parathyroid gland localization.
Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
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Mansberger
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Wei
D006801:Humans; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery