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.
Mansberger
A R
AR
Department of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
Wei
J P
JP
D006801:Humans; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery