Randomized trial of prophylactic ipsilateral central lymph node dissection in patients with clinically node negative papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.

Bo Young KimNayeon ChoiSun Wook KimHan-Sin JeongMan Ki ChungYoung- Ik Son

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2019)

Although ipsilateral pCND could clear occult lymph node metastasis in the central compartment, it failed to provide any oncological benefit for cN0 PTMC patients.

Keyphrases

lymph node metastasis
papillary thyroid
squamous cell carcinoma
end stage renal disease
rectal cancer
lymph node
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
radical prostatectomy
prostate cancer
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
radiation therapy
locally advanced
early stage