Indications and extent of central neck dissection for papillary thyroid cancer: An American Head and Neck Society Consensus Statement.

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Citation: Head & Neck. 39(7):1269-1279, 2017 JulPMID: 28449244Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Surgery/Endocrine SurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Carcinoma, Papillary/su [Surgery] | *Neck Dissection/st [Standards] | *Practice Guidelines as Topic | *Thyroid Neoplasms/su [Surgery] | Carcinoma, Papillary/pa [Pathology] | Consensus | Female | Humans | Lymph Node Excision/mt [Methods] | Lymph Node Excision/st [Standards] | Lymph Nodes/pa [Pathology] | Male | Neck Dissection/mt [Methods] | Neoplasm Invasiveness/pa [Pathology] | Neoplasm Staging | Prognosis | Societies, Medical | Thyroid Neoplasms/pa [Pathology] | Thyroidectomy/mt [Methods] | United StatesYear: 2017Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - presentISSN:
  • 1043-3074
Name of journal: Head & neckAbstract: BACKGROUND: The primary purposes of this interdisciplinary consensus statement were to review the relevant indications for central neck dissection (CND) in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and to outline the appropriate extent and relevant techniques required to accomplish a safe and effective CND.CONCLUSION: This represents, in our opinion, contemporary optimal surgical care for this patient population and is endorsed by the American Head and Neck Society. (c) 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 39: 1269-1279, 2017.Copyright (c) 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.METHODS: A writing group convened by the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Endocrine Committee was tasked with identifying the important clinical elements to consider when managing the central neck compartment in patients with PTC based on available evidence in the literature, and the group's collective experience. The position statement paper was then submitted to the full Endocrine Committee, Education Committee, and AHNS Council.RESULTS: This consensus statement was developed to inform the clinical decision-making process when managing the central neck compartment in patients with PTC from the AHNS. This document is intended to provide clarity through definitions as well as a basic guideline from which to manage the central neck. It is our hope that this improves the quality and reduces variation in management of the central neck, facilitates communication, and furthers research for patients with thyroid cancer.All authors: Agrawal N, Angelos P, Evasovich MR, Felger EA, Grogan R, Kandil E, Kraus DH, McIver B, Noureldine SI, Orloff LA, Randolph GW, Stack BC Jr, Tufano RPFiscal year: FY2017Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2017-06-16
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BACKGROUND: The primary purposes of this interdisciplinary consensus statement were to review the relevant indications for central neck dissection (CND) in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and to outline the appropriate extent and relevant techniques required to accomplish a safe and effective CND.

CONCLUSION: This represents, in our opinion, contemporary optimal surgical care for this patient population and is endorsed by the American Head and Neck Society. (c) 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 39: 1269-1279, 2017.

Copyright (c) 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

METHODS: A writing group convened by the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Endocrine Committee was tasked with identifying the important clinical elements to consider when managing the central neck compartment in patients with PTC based on available evidence in the literature, and the group's collective experience. The position statement paper was then submitted to the full Endocrine Committee, Education Committee, and AHNS Council.

RESULTS: This consensus statement was developed to inform the clinical decision-making process when managing the central neck compartment in patients with PTC from the AHNS. This document is intended to provide clarity through definitions as well as a basic guideline from which to manage the central neck. It is our hope that this improves the quality and reduces variation in management of the central neck, facilitates communication, and furthers research for patients with thyroid cancer.

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