Total thyroidectomy
Type
Endocrine
Total thyroidectomy
Definition
Surgery involving the complete excision of the thyroid gland.
Also known as Total Thyroidectomy — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid gland | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thyroid gland | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |