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SURGERYIncisionWhen the parathyroid has been found, the surgeon will make a 2.5cm (1 inch)incision. This can be in the center or to the side of the neck.Previous StepMENU
SURGERYIncisionMinimally invasive incisionThe procedure used by surgeons at theUW Hospital (and described here) isthe “minimally invasive” technique.bilateral dissection incision“This traditional approach used amuch larger incision which is nolonger used at the UW.MENU
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Page 3 and 4: INTROMeet the team:these people are
Page 5 and 6: INTROWhy surgery?Benefits of Parath
Page 7 and 8: INTROSurgery is the only curative t
Page 9 and 10: Tests before the big dayIn the week
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Page 19 and 20: AnesthesiaGeneralGeneral Anesthesia
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